Blues music is one of the most influential genres in the history of modern music.

Our association is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Blues music and recognizing the important of live blues music events.

The history of blues music is a testament to its enduring power and influence.

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THE CROSSROADS

The intersection of highways 61 and 49 in Clarksdale, MS. Home of many Blues music legends including Blues luminaries as Robert Johnson, Big Jack Johnson, Ike Turner, Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke and more.

OKEH RECORDS

ONE OF THE EARLIEST LABELS TO RECORD BLACK MUSIC. IN 1920, THE LABEL LAUNCHED THE RACE MUSIC RECORDING INDUSTRY. THE RECORDING OF MAMIE SMITH'S “CRAZY BLUES,” A RECORD THAT SOLD MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES AND ILLUSTRATED THE COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC.
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W.C HANDY

W.C. Handy, often called the "Father of the Blues," transformed the soundscape of American music by popularizing blues music in the early 20th century. His groundbreaking compositions, such as "St. Louis Blues" and "Memphis Blues," captured the raw emotion and unique rhythms of African American musical traditions, forever changing the landscape of popular music.

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The Bradfordville Blues Club, a rural outpost of musical history about 12 miles northeast of downtown Tallahassee.

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