Browsing: Mississippi Sheiks

The Chocolate Drops were just following the example of the string bands that came before them. Like Chatmon Family, who made up the Mississippi Sheiks. Dom Flemons has more.

Eighty four years ago today, OKeh Records released The Mississippi Sheiks’ “Sitting on Top of the World,” a song that would become one of the most impactful and well-known in music…

Third Man Records is releasing reissues today from Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and the Mississippi Sheiks… But do we need more Charley Patton reissues?

Eden Brent is the sultry blues piano master who is topping the charts and thrilling fans worldwide. Her new album “Aint Got No Troubles” is number two, behind only Buddy Guy on the Roots Music Report.