"The influence of Charley Patton can not be understated ..."

American Blues musician Taj Mahal explains how Charley Patton captured the sounds and struggles of life in the Mississippi cotton fields.

24 May 2017

2 minutes

Role	Contributor
Featured Artist	Charley Patton
Interviewed Guest	Taj Mahal

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