Charlie says: As a child growing up in Memphis, I was first attracted to the field holler blues I heard along Cypress Creek in my neighborhood. A few years later led me to the country blues players I heard on guitar in my neighborhood, in downtown Memphis and on Beale Street. And I havenâ??t stopped being attracted to this style of guitar some call country blues.
All the tunes I wrote on Mississippi Son are based on things I think about and/or witnessed. They all somehow are extensions of me. -
"Mississippi Son" is a captivating CD release by legendary bluesman Charlie Musselwhite, brought to you by the renowned label Alligator Records. This album showcases Musselwhite?s deep roots in Delta blues, featuring raw and intimate performances that highlight his masterful harmonica playing and soulful vocals. With tracks that pay homage to his Mississippi heritage, "Mississippi Son" stands as a testament to authentic American blues tradition. Charlie Musselwhite has been an influential figure in the blues scene for decades, earning multiple Blues Music Awards and Grammy nominations throughout his illustrious career. His collaborations with artists like Ben Harper and Cyndi Lauper have further cemented his status as one of the genre's greats. The manufacturer, Alligator Records, is celebrated worldwide for its dedication to preserving and promoting high-quality blues music since 1971.
