Charley Patton was a Black Indian musician who was a pioneer in blues music. Patton is also considered the Father of Delta Blues, a title given to several others. He was born in Hinds County, Mississippi sometime between 1881 and 1891. Just as his date of birth is vague, so is his race. He was raised […]
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