Take a musical journey through the blue heritage of Florida in this engaging exhibit featuring photos and stories of notable artists and musicians.
When: Sunday, February 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery, Alvin Sherman Library
Many notable blues artists had roots in Florida, and they are featured in an engaging exhibit that explores topics such as Early Blues, Florida Women and the Blues, Blues Clubs and Jook Joints, Depression Blues and the WPA Recordings, Popular Music and the Blues, and Contemporary Blues.
Did you know that the blues artist with the highest number of 78–rpm records was Tampa Red, who grew up in Florida? And did you know that Blind Blake–perhaps the greatest ragtime and blues guitarist–is connected with Jacksonville, Florida? These early blues men are just a few of the highlighted artists in this popular exhibit celebrating Florida’s blues tradition.
Find out more here: https://libguides.nova.edu/florida-blues