delta blues museum Archive
13 Dec 2019
In His Own Words: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Another bonus feature to complement my Delta Blues Museum story. Tell me about your start in the Delta Blues Museum’s arts and education program. I had played, but other instruments. […]
12 Dec 2019
In His Own Words: Dr. Bill Ferris’ Blues Journey
A bonus feature to complement the Delta Blues Museum story. “I grew up on a farm in Warren County, Mississippi; there were blues singers in that area. I began to […]
11 Dec 2019
40 Years of the Delta Blues Museum (Part 3 of 3)
Continued from Part Two … But funding continues to be a challenge. “Fundraising is really crucial, especially now as the museum environment becomes more competitive,” Ritter says. “The museum receives […]
10 Dec 2019
40 Years of the Delta Blues Museum (Part 2 of 3)
Continued from Part One … Ruskey says that he first came to Clarksdale on King Biscuit Weekend in 1991 “on a pilgrimage, attracted by John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. […]
09 Dec 2019
40 Years of the Delta Blues Museum (Part 1 of 3)
Assuming the story is based in any kind of fact, it still remains a matter of contention as to the location of the crossroads, site of the legendary pact between […]