It must be daunting to do a tribute album to Mississippi John Hurt. His intricate finger-picking style, wistful delivery and Cinderella career make him a unique character in music. Hurt recorded a few ...

Blues & Ballads and Today! will be available February 28, 2025 on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res digital. If you live in the Deep South, 2025 has started off with one wicked cold snap that has folks in ...

Earlier this year, two landmark albums by a pair of the blues' most quietly influential voices were re-released. Mississippi John Hurt's "Today!" (1966) and Lonnie Johnson's "Blues & Ballads" (1960) ...

The early years : from slavery to freedom -- The middle years, 1929-1962 : return to Avalon and the depression -- Rediscovery and sweet success -- Management problems and the death of Mississippi John ...