Terry "Harmonica" Bean talks about the evolution of blues music in North Mississippi. He plays a few tunes, and demonstrates the differences in style between the Delta blues and Hill Country blues.
Terry “Harmonica” Bean is a native of Pontotoc, Miss. He carries on the musical tradition of North Mississippi bluesmen such as Howlin’ Wolf, R.L Burnside, and Junior Kimbrough. He has recorded seven albums, played at innumerable events and festivals, and toured Europe and Africa playing the blues.
Produced by Josh Foreman
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