NSU Alvin Sherman Library was honored to host "Florida's Got The Blues", an exhibit that invites patrons to take an engaging musical journey through the blues heritage of Florida, featuring photos and stories of notable artists and musician. Many notable blues artists had roots in Florida and they are featured in an engaging exhibit that explores topics such as Early Blues, Florida Women and the Blues, Blues Clubs and Jook Joints, Depression Blues and the WPA Recordings, Popular Music and the Blues, and Contemporary Blues. Did you know that the blues artist with the highest number of 78–rpm records was Tampa Red who grew up in Florida? And did you know that Blind Blake–perhaps the greatest ragtime and blues guitarist–is connected with Jacksonville, Florida? These early blues men are just a few of the highlighted artists in this popular exhibit celebrating Florida's blues tradition.
Florida's Got The Blues
04/25/2024
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