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International Conference on the Blues
October 2, 2016
An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until October 4, 2016
The International Conference on the Blues consists of three days of intense academic and scholarly activity and music. This annual conference falls in between the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival in Greenville, Mississippi and the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas. Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.
Topics of general interest to scholars and enthusiasts alike will be presented, including the African American musical tradition and its influence on American music and culture; the Blues; folklore; history; ethnicity; and the Delta.
Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.
| 10/02/2016 | 4:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| 10/03/2016 | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm |
| 10/04/2016 | 9:00 am | 8:00 pm |
