Description

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A fusion of history, culture, and song in a practical travel guide for music lovers who want to understand more of what helped shape what they are seeing, hearing, and experiencing as they tour the cradle of the blues in Mississippi and beyond. By appreciating the roots of this most American style of music, readers will have a richer experience listening to songs and visiting blues' holy and sacred sites.

About the Author

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Josephine Matyas is a multi-award-winning travel writer who has published extensively for two decades on destinations around the globe. Culture, history, and food are her areas of expertise. Craig Jones is a lifer-musician trained in political economy at Queen's University, Canada. The eclectic mix of music, history, politics, and current affairs is what drives his writing, lecturing, teaching, and performing with bands and choirs.