Music of the Mississippi - Everett Smithson
Music of the Mississippi, is a Blues program featuring zydeco, texmex, old country, soul and hillbilly hoedown---music styles associated with various communities along the Mississippi. Stories about the songs and instruments will be featured throughout in their performance. Audience participation will be encouraged with kids and all ages playing egg shakers, washboards and more.
20 participated
1. The audience will have an introduction to Mississippi Blues featuring the musical styles of zydeco, texmex, blues, old country, soul and hillbilly hoedowns.
2 We will hear stories behind the songs and instruments throughout the performance--giving us a deeper understanding of Mississippi Blues and the cultures that embrace this style of music.
3. Following the performance, participants will be allowed to take free harmonica lessons, sponsored by Minnesota Blues Society, introducing them to a musical instrument often not played in our area.
4. Participants will see the library as a place that promotes musical programs that are fun and engaging for the entire all. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
Those who attended the Everett Smithson program learned about styles of music that were unfamiliar to many of them. The enjoyed hearing the stories about the songs and above all, learning to play the harmonica.
Lake Benton, Tyler, Slayton, Windom, Rock, Ivanhoe Libraries, Minneota Newspaper, Minnesota Blues Society