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Interesting Southern Stuff!

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Interesting Southern Stuff! by Gary Wright   “History is not necessarily what happened but what is recorded.” —Debbie Terranova   An abundance of negativity has been written about the American South. Indeed, there has been much to lament, from the … Continue reading →

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SPREADIN’ THE BLUES

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

SPREADIN’ THE BLUES By Deborah Fagan Carpenter Otha Turner’s Barn Their Mississippi roots run deep, and their Mississippi musical roots run even deeper. They’re the North Mississippi Allstars, and with a style heavily influenced by those roots, but uniquely their … Continue reading →

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Jukin’ at the Joints by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  Clarksdale, Mississippi: Home of the infamous crossing of highways 61 and 49, where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil so he could play a “mean” guitar.  Today, Clarksdale is home to the annual Juke Joint Festival, … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Fred McDowell – I do not play no rock’n’roll By Johnny W. Sumrall Jr

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Johnny Sumrall

From the back cover of the album “Mississippi Fred McDowell…I do not play no rock’n’roll”  Fred introduces himself and his music with these words: ” My name is Fred McDowell. They call me Mississippi Fred McDowell. But my home’s in … Continue reading →

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Cat Head Delta Blues Inc. by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

  “the culture behind the music…”   Look closely. At first glance, Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Inc. on Delta Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi appears to be a store where one can purchase Blues CDs, books about the … Continue reading →

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