Greenwood, Mississippi is located in the heart
of the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of this indigenous form of music
known as the Blues.
Greenwood, Mississippi, est situé au
coeur du Delta du Mississippi, le berceau de ce style musical local connu
sous le nom de Blues.
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Robert Johnson is probably our most well known
blues name, for it was here that he lived part of his life, played in juke
houses and was finally poisoned, as the story goes, by a jealous rival.
It was always an interesting tale that Robert Johnson sold his soul to
the devil in return for his talent. There is a memorial to Robert Johnson
not far from Greenwood in the cemetary of Mt. Zion Missionary Church.
Robert Johnson est probablement notre bluesman
le plus connu, depuis qu'il a passé une partie de sa vie à
Greenwood, a joué dans les bars ("juke joints") et fut finalement
empoisonné, ainsi que le dit la légende, par un mari jaloux.
Il y a aussi une intéressante histoire qui raconte que Robert Johnson
vendit son âme au diable en échange de son talent. Il existe
un mémorial à Robert Johnson non loin de Greenwood,
dans le cimetière de l'église missionnaire du Mont Zion.
The remaining tenant houses that are still
seen along highways and amidst cotton fields help understand the stories
and the strong emotions that inspired the Blues.
Les maisons de location qui sont encore visibles
le long des routes et au milieu des champs de cotton aident à comprendre
les histoires et les émotions fortes qui inspirèrent le Blues.
An interesting route to take from Memphis brings
you south on Highway 61, well known for its blues connection. Where U.S.
Highway 61 and 49 intersect in Clarksdale (home of the Delta Blues Museum)
is known as the Crossroads.
If you continue south on Highway 61 to Leland,
you can turn east on to Highway 82, and soon you'll come to Indianola,
birthplace of Blues legend B.B. King.
La carte d'accés à Greenwood (Mississippi, USA):
