Mississippi has long been regarded as the true home of the blues. Before Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf signed with Chess Records in Chicago, they were well-known in their home state of Mississippi.

Gang of brownskin women (Harvey Hull) --Be true, be true blues (Henry Sims) --I'm leavin' town (William Harris) -- Special rider blues ; Cypress Grove blues (Skip James) -- Hang it on the wall ...

Songs and instrumental music; Doc and Merle Watson, guitars and banjo, with ensemble. Production notes: Recorded at Jack's Tracks, Nashville, Tenn., and live at the Hub Pub in Winston-Salem, N. C.

The Chinese Tomb is one of the most memorable landmarks of Cypress Grove Cemetery, which was established in 1840 at Canal Street and City Park Avenue. The Chinese Tomb was dedicated in 1904 by the ...