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Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James (1902–1969) was a singular voice in American music—a Delta blues guitarist, pianist, and singer whose eerie falsetto, complex guitar figures, and[…]

Skip James, a legendary blues musician known for his haunting voice and intricate guitar playing, left an indelible mark on the genre. Born in Bentonia,[…]

Skip James, born Nehemiah Curtis James in 1902, was a pioneering Delta blues musician whose haunting voice and unique guitar style have left an indelible[…]