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Marking The Trail: One Melody’s Journey Through American Music – Part Two
The journey continues: Rising to a higher elevation. Mississippi Sheiks was a string band from Bolton, Mississippi. [Pictured, L-R: Armenter “Bo Carter” Chatmon (1893/4-1964), Alonzo “Lonnie” Chatmon (1890-1942) & Walter Vinson/Vincson (1901-1975).] They made their first recordings on February 17, … Continue reading
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