Mississippi is the Birthplace of American Music - whether it is Charley Patton and Son House's interpretations of the Delta Blues, Elvis Presley and Rock 'n' Roll from Tupelo or Jimmie Rodgers the Father of Country Music from Meridian - America's musical tradition was born and refined in the culture and struggles of Mississippi.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
BB's Museum
Ron Brown at Mississippi Public Broadcasting shares the story of the new BB King Museum. For more of the story read Billy Watkins' interview of BB in the Jackson Clarion Ledger or this report from Rolling Stone.
Blues Trail - Freedom Village
On Wednesday, September 17, at 5:30 p.m., the Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil the latest Mississippi Blues Trail marker, honoring Freedom Village.