How to play the blues: There’s no need to hang out at the crossroads
Got soul? Maybe the blues is for you. Fresh from Mississippi, Delta Blues musicians Anthony ‘Big A’ Sherrod and Jacqueline ‘Jaxx’ Nassarwill show the way. Delta Blues? Sounds kinda cool
It is, says multi instrumentalist Jaxx, who grew up in Mississippi, home of the blues. “My teachers were the kings of blues around town, Dr Mike, Razor Blade, Mr Shines ... Delta Blues is raw. It’s pure emotion. You can have all the talent in the world and still not know the Delta Blues.”