12’ Bar Ramblin’ #19 'Delta & Hill Country' with Stefan Matussek 29.08.2017

This particular episode covers two styles of country blues: The Delta Blues and
North Mississippi Hill country Blues (While recording I regrettably failed to
make this distinction, but they are in fact quite different). The Delta Blues
originated in the Mississippi delta in the early part of the 20th century. It is
a heavily guitar, harmonica and vocal based style which has had a great impact
on later Blues and even Rock music. Known artists of this style include Robert
Johnson, Charley Patton and Skip James  The North Mississippi Hill Country Blues
is a unique form of country blues that has a much higher emphasis on rhythm,
percussion and groove than most other styles, featuring sparse chord changes and
steady guitar riffs. Notable artists include Mississippi "Fred" McDowell , R.L.
Burnside and Robert Balfour.