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5 days ago · Music was moving on the Mississippi even before then — during the so-called “golden age of steamboats” in the 19th century. Thousands of steamboats traveled the river and its major tributaries during that time, said Steve Marking, a river historian and guest performer for American Cruise Lines on its Mississippi River cruises.
Oct 8, 2024 · Blues and later jazz music came north to Memphis, Kansas City and Chicago, building a following and mixing with other music styles. Today, blues riffs underpin much of American popular music, Smith said, like rock and roll and hip hop.
Oct 8, 2024 · Many songs were written about this historic disaster and other river floods, including Charley Patton’s “ High Water Everywhere,” Barbecue Bob’s “ Mississippi Heavy Water Blues,” Bessie Smith’s...
2 days ago · During 1900-60, Mississippi voted for Democrats except for the 1948 election. Mississippi is not a swing state and Republicans are projected to win the state comfortably in 2024. It is firmly part of the conservative Christian belt in the southern United States that votes Republican. Mississippi has not produced a president.
6 days ago · The float is titled “Birthplace of America’s Music” and pays tribute to iconic musicians Elvis Presley and B.B. King. Representing Mississippi on the float will be Governor Tate Reeves and some popular homegrown talent from the music ranks. “On the front of the float is going to be Elvis.
2 days ago · "The Star-Spangled Banner" was first recognized for official use by the United States Navy in 1889. On March 3, 1931, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution (46 Stat. 1508) making the song the official national anthem of the United States, which President Herbert Hoover signed into law.
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Sep 24, 2024 · The river's importance, its symbolism and its rich cultural and natural history means there are a lot of songs about it, spanning decades and genres. Here are a few favorites.
