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The Blues According to Mississippi Fred McDowell

A film by Scott Barretta + Joe York. “Shake ‘Em On Down” is a one-hour documentary film that tells the story of Fred McDowell, who was first recorded by Alan Lomax in 1959, mentored Bonnie Raitt, and served as the cornerstone of the unique and enduring…

Take a Tour of Junior Kimbrough’s Place

Take a video tour of Junior’s Place through Harper’s diorama, filmed by Andy Harper and set to an interpretation of Junior Kimbrough’s “All Night Long” performed by North Mississippi Allstars, featuring Luther and Cody Dickinson and Cedric Burnside—all of whom…

R.L. Burnside: ‘See My Jumper Hanging on the Line’

R.L. Burnside at home in Independence, Mississippi, shot by Alan Lomax, Worth Long, and John Bishop in August, 1978. For more information about the American Patchwork filmwork, Alan Lomax, and his collections, visit http://culturalequity.org

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