November 13, 2023

Show 235 – Recorded 11-11-23 – We continue today with our friend, Dr David Evans explore and learn more about the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love.  In addition to meeting and working with Bentonia’s legendary Mr Skip James, David explored this area for other blues artists who played in the Bentonia Blues traditions.  In 1966 he found a true diamond in the rough with Mr Jack Owens, who spent most of his life in the country outside Bentonia, Mississippi.  On this Part 2 podcast, Dr Evans shares more about Bentonia Blues and Mr Jack Owens while entertaining us with a selection of Mr Owens field recordings that David made in 1970 and 1971.  Please Give Listen.

by Dr David Evans, Mr Jack Owens

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Today welcome back our friend, Dr David Evans to enlighten us on the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love

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