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Mississippi is best known as the home of the blues which developed among the freed African Americans in the latter half of the 19th century and beginning 20th century. The Delta blues is the style most closely associated with the state, and includes performers like Charley Patton, Robert Johnson (buried in Greenwood, MS), David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Willie Brown, Tommy Johnson, Ishmon Bracey, Bo ...
The Symphony Orchestra at The University of Southern Mississippi is the oldest orchestra in Mississippi. Established in 1920, it has been under the direction of music director Dr. Jay Dean since 1988. The orchestra is part of the University of Southern Mississippi School of Music.
The Chambers Brothers – soul music group (Leake County) Colour Revolt – indie rock band ; David and the Giants – Christian rock band [1] Rae Sremmurd – hip hop group ; Five Blind Boys of Mississippi – gospel singers (Piney Woods) Joe Frank and the Knights – garage rock band ; Jonezetta - rock band
Known as the ‘birthplace of American Music,’ the state where B.B. King, Faith Hill, and Rae Sremmurd got their start is still a bucket list destination for live music fans of all backgrounds.
Guitarist, slide guitarist and singer, considered by many to be the "father of the Delta blues" is credited with creating an enduring body of American music and personally inspiring just about every Delta bluesman. [44] Pinetop Perkins (July 7, 1913, Belzoni, Mississippi – March 21, 2011). Pianist who played with some of the most influential ...
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The University of Southern Mississippi is the only institution within the state, and one of a dozen universities in America, to be accredited in all four fine arts emphasis areas: art, dance, theatre and music.
In 1977, when Jimmy Carter was sworn in as 39th President of the United States in Washington, D.C., members of the Southern Miss Pride of Mississippi Marching Band were invited by him to be present; twenty-five members from each college band in Mississippi were selected by their college directors to make up an All-Star Band to represent ...