Clarksdale, MS
Music connected to Clarksdale
About Clarksdale
- • Sam Cooke, the "King of Soul," was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
- • The Delta blues genre emerged from the Mississippi Delta region, including Clarksdale.
- • Clarksdale's strategic location on the Sunflower River spurred its growth as a trading hub.
- • Riverside Hotel hosted Bessie Smith the night she died, and has housed other music legends.
- • The Great Migration significantly reshaped Clarksdale's demographics and culture.
- • It was named for founder John Clark and incorporated in 1882, after the Civil War.
- • With under 15,000 people, the population is smaller than many nearby towns.
- • Sitting at 167 feet, it's relatively flat, characteristic of the Mississippi Delta.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton farming, has historically been the main industry.
- • A palpable sense of history and musical heritage permeates the air.
Artists From Clarksdale
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