Guest speaker for Mr. Tyrone Jackson's 'History of the Blues' class.

Covered many artists and styles from Ma Rainey, Ida Cox and Bessie Smith to Blind Willie McTell, 'BBQ' Bob Hicks, 'Laughing' Charly Lincoln, Big Maceo Merriwether, Georgia Tom, Savannah Weaver, influence of Blind Blake, Kokomo Arnold, Jessie Fuller. Atlanta as a recording center up till WWII. simultaneous development of blues and jazz. broad repertoire of these musicians included folk, blues, spirituals, sea shanties and more. Not enough time to get to it all...

We have a great history and legacy in Georgia.