Mississippi on the Map
Mississippi on the Map
Podcast Description
Hosted by 2024 CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham, Mississippi on the Map explores why Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music. You’ll hear conversations with special guests about the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, and we’ll explore the state’s stories and storytellers to learn about all those who put Mississippi on the map.
Brought to you by Visit Mississippi. Plan your own musical adventure at VisitMississippi.org.
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, featuring episodes that explore topics like the intersection of musical traditions as discussed in 'The Rub: Ketch Secor on Mississippi's Musical Magic (Part 1)' and the cultural narratives that emerge from places like Rowan Oak and Pharr Mounds. Focus areas include personal stories, the legacy of musicians, and the impact of location on musical development.
Hosted by 2024 CMA Musician of the Year Charlie Worsham, Mississippi on the Map explores why Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music. You’ll hear conversations with special guests about the influence of Mississippi on American music and culture, and we’ll explore the state’s stories and storytellers to learn about all those who put Mississippi on the map.
Brought to you by Visit Mississippi. Plan your own musical adventure at VisitMississippi.org.
In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation, Charlie sits down with Ketch Secor, co-founder and current frontman of the band Old Crow Medicine Show, to explore the deep musical roots of Mississippi. Though not a Mississippi native, Ketch shares personal stories that connect him to the state, from learning to walk in McComb to organizing a pickup baseball game in William Faulkner’s backyard. Along the way, he reflects on the “rub” between black and white musical traditions, the legacy of Doc Watson and Mississippi John Hurt, and why Mississippi remains the spiritual crossroads of American music.
Mississippi places mentioned in this episode: Rowan Oak, Pharr Mounds
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