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Building a Blues Economy Rooted in Dignity | Clarksdale at the Crossroads

What does it mean to build an economy around the blues—and who should it serve? In this panel conversation recorded in Clarksdale, Mississippi, cultural leaders, historians, and artists explore the origins of the blues and its role as truth-telling, protest, and historical record. Panelists reflect on the blues as more than music—examining how it documents lived experience, how it has been commodified, and what it would look like to build a blues economy rooted in dignity, respect, and love for the culture and the people who created it. From the blues as recorded truth and protest, to the responsibility of preserving and honoring its legacy, this conversation asks how Clarksdale—and the Delta—can move forward without losing its soul. This discussion is part of a broader effort to connect culture, history, and economic future in Clarksdale. Clarksdale Culture Capital. Recorded live at the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, MS. Sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council