Blues musician Robert Johnson was honored Sunday. A free public screening of "I Believe I'll Go Back Home: Robert Johnson's Copiah County Roots and Living Legacy" took place at the Two Mississippi ...
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The Devil at the Crossroads: Music, Myth, and a Deal with Fate
This video unpacks the enduring legend of making a pact with the devil at a crossroads—most famously tied to blues musician Robert Johnson. Blending folklore, musical history, and cultural symbolism, ...
Because blues music is so old and dates back even before vinyl records and other recording means, there remains a significant amount of mystery regarding its early years. Born in the American South ...
Some people would do anything to achieve fame and success, whether that means lying, cheating, stealing, or, in the case of blues legend Robert Johnson, selling his soul to the devil. Johnson was a ...
The first published novel by Kalamu ya Salaam is cause for celebration. “Walkin’ Blues,” a speculative account of the life of Mississippi blues legend Robert Johnson — one of the most lauded and ...
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The Real Blues Musician Sinners Is Based Around & How Sammie Connects To The True Story
WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Sinners.Ryan Coogler's hit horror movie Sinners has raised plenty of discussion regarding Black history and historical figures with its epic tale of ...
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