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Summary:
The blues is a quintessentially American art form, yet one whose early masters have mostly passed away. The genre relies on each succeeding generation to renew and reinvigorate it. In Clarksdale, Mississippi, 21-year-old guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is taking up that mantle.
- Ingram mentions that his friends would make fun of him for being interested in older musical styles, but he wanted to explore his history and culture.
- Ingram is one of many young performance artists trying to build a career at a time when many music venues are closed or limiting capacity.
- Who is this story about?
- What is the musical tradition he is carrying on?
- W here and for how long has this artist been performing?
- Why has this year been especially challenging for performing musicians?
- How has this artist helped preserve an art form, according to this piece?
- Can you think of music or art made by past generations that inspires you? If so, what is it?
- How do you think the pandemic has changed performance art or other arts, and do you think some of those changes will be permanent?
- Use this lesson to explore how art can help overcome trauma, including the mental health toll of isolation during the pandemic.
- This story covers ways the music industry is trying to adapt to closures and entertainment venue restrictions.
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