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Shackin' Up in Mississippi Blues Land

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May 11th 2008
A little over an hour north of Vicksburg starts the land of the Delta Blues. Clarksdale, MS is the small town version of Memphis when it comes to this subject, as many a local has made it to legendary status in the medium. Clarksdale itself hosts the Delta Blues Museum, and Morgan Freeman's "Ground Zero" where blues can be heard every night, and you can even stay in the hostel above if you ... read more

North America » United States » Mississippi

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more