Tag: Delta Blues
Bukka White: A Life in the Blues
Bukka White: A Life in the Blues Booker T. Washington Bukka White’s life story is as riveting as the music he created, anarrative filled with hardship, resilience, and an unyielding devotion to the Delta blues. Bornon November 12, 1906, in north-eastern Mississippi, Bukka’s journey through the world ofmusic captures the essence of the early blues, … Continue reading “Bukka White: A Life in the Blues”
Son House – The Essence of the Delta
Today, 21st March we are remembering the late great Eddie James “Son” House, Jr. (March 21, 1902– October 19, 1988) We thought we would revisit and update one of our articles written (in 2005 ) by our friend and former member of staff Kevin Witt Son House music CDs Son House CDs available from Document Records. Document … Continue reading “Son House – The Essence of the Delta”