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Southern Living Magazine Scenic Route brings many literature lovers through Clarksdale

VIDEO INTERVIEW IN POST Literati from all over America have been traveling a well-beaten Mississippi path from Jackson to Clarksdale and on to Oxford—Faulkner’s stomping grounds and his home Rowan...
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Putumayo World Music releases AFRICAN BLUES – Dan Storper does it again!

My stack of Putumayo World Music CDs continues to grow; the latest release of AFRICAN BLUES is described by National Public Radio as “delicate, airy, sure-footed and strong all the...
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A Message from Jason Shelby that may make you shout ‘Alleluia’ involuntarily.

By Guest Bohemian Jason Shelby The following is a word for word transcription, with a few edits for clarity, of Rev. Jason Shelby’s homily given on Sunday, April 29, 2012...
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Young Mississippian Charlie Worsham pens long-term record deal with Warner Music Nashville

Charlie Worsham performing in Cleveland Mississippi with drummer Scott Quintana and Brad Shapiro. Photo by DELTA BOHEMIAN Cleveland, Mississippi The first time I watched one of Charlie Worsham‘s home-made, totally...
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Mississippi DELTA BOHEMIAN Musicians: Space Cowboy David Isaac at Reds Blues Lounge

  SPACE COWBOY David Isaac Singing “Right Here at Big Red’s Place” with Heavy Suga and the SweeTones VIDEO IN POST – A couple Sunday night’s ago at RED’S Lounge...
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NEW ROXY in Clarksdale – Lineup for week of Juke Joint Festival 2012

  NEW ROXY Historic New World District Owner of the unique, open-air music venue NEW ROXY in Clarksdale, Robin Colonas, dropped by the DELTA BOHEMIAN office with her artist friend...
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Legends Magazine presents: THE JUKE JOINT FAITHFUL by Billy and Madge and Ken

  Increasingly popular Legends Magazine Presents THE JUKE JOINT FAITHFUL Blues enthusiasts descend on CLARKSDALE for speak-to-the-soul music WORDS by BILLY HOWELL PHOTOGRAPHS by MADGE MARLEY HOWELL of the DB...
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Blessissippi Blues – Freeman and explore.org Hosting Live Concert in Clarksdale

  Blessissippi Blues   Delta Bohemians, Blues lovers, folks interested in the Mississippi Delta and Clarksdale and those of you who are philanthropic minded, read further for a major happenin’...
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