Archives and Special Collections opens exhibition of memorabilia related to Sonny Boy Williamson Sonny Boy Williamson soap and incense, test pressings of Memphis Slim and Buddy Holly records, and a signed contract by B.B. King are only a few of the many items recently donated by the family of William “Bill” Donoghue to the J.D. …
First lecture set for Jan. 26; schedule includes both virtual and in-person events The spring SouthTalks Series, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, continues the focus on “Mississippi Voices.” This theme finds connections to other places, problems and people that solidify the global interconnectedness made undeniable by the pandemic. …
Living Blues #276 features vocalist Sugaray Rayford on the cover. Texas-born former Marine Rayford stands 6’5” and has a commanding stage presence. His career has been ascending for the last 20 years and, with a new CD about to drop, he is ready to hit the ground running post-COVID. Eighty-two-year-old Alabama Slim has been part …
Please join us for a Southern Studies open house for those interested in earning their M.A. or M.F.A. on Friday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. CT. This event is an opportunity for people to ask questions, meet faculty, staff, and current students, and learn more about the graduate programs at the Center for the Study …