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Drop
by to view current and permanent
exhibits, including
Bill Ferris's "Give My Poor
Heart Ease," enjoy complimentary
wine and cheese, take care of
some holiday shopping with special
sales in the Gift Shop, and be
entertained by blues-jazz artist
Dr. Alphonso Sanders, who will
be performing Christmas tunes,
both old and new.
Dr. Sanders is the Chair of
Fine Arts and Director of the
B.B. King Recording Studio at
Mississippi Valley State University,
where he is involved in archiving
the music of Delta musicians.
He continues to present music
workshops and lectures, educating
audiences on the culture of blues
and jazz music.
One
of his roles at MVSU is presenting
a blues clinic for
young musicians during the annual
B.B. King Workshop. His new CD
is "Mississippi Influences" (2009,
Talking Wind Music), featuring
Dr. Sanders performing original
compositions on saxophone and
lead vocals.
The Delta Blues Museum is located
at #1 Blues Alley Lane in Downtown
Clarksdale. The museum is open
Monday through Saturday, from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information,
call the museum at 662.627.6820. |
