Mississippi Fred McDowell's first recordings compiled on 2CD set
THE SINGER/guitarist Mississippi Fred McDowell, considered one
of the greatest country blues men of all time, has his first
recordings, made by folk researcher Alan Lomax, compiled in a single
album for the first time. 'Downhome Blues 1959' features 23 tracks
from McDowell plus recordings from other bluesmen including Forrest
City Joe and Boy Blue. The 2CD package is released on JSP Records.