The W. C. Handy Park, located on Beale Street and dedicated to W.C. Handy in 1931, has a long tradition of hosting blues acts. Since its creation, Handy Park has been a meeting ground for musicians. Blues artists still play the park for tips.
Our summer vacation was a trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas to study the literary, historical and musical heritage of the region. This blog tells the story of what we learned and experienced in five days in the Delta.