Public Access Documentaries: NMS Hill Country Archives

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You See Me Laughin': The Last of the Hill Country Bluesmen (Full Documentary)

Shake Em' On Down: The Mississippi Fred McDowell Documentary (Full Documentary)

Silas Caldwell (Founder)

Silas Caldwell is a sixteen year old musician and entrepreneur (owner of Caldwell Guitars Nashville) that has established himself as one of Nashville's up-and-coming, in both music and business. Born and raised in North Mississippi, Silas has taken in the sounds of the hill country blues since birth, with his father, Tony Caldwell playing bass alongside hill country blues legends for nearly two decades.

Silas' commitment to the hill country blues hasn't been seen yet in the younger generations and is a unique trait for him to have.

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  • Garry Burnside - The Mississippi Blues Tradition Lives

    Garry Burnside - The Mississippi Blues Traditio...

    In the realm of blues, there are two families for Garry Burnside: his biological one and his hill country blues one. Garry is from Holly Springs, Mississippi. He carries the musical...

    Garry Burnside - The Mississippi Blues Traditio...

    In the realm of blues, there are two families for Garry Burnside: his biological one and his hill country blues one. Garry is from Holly Springs, Mississippi. He carries the musical...

  • In Memory Of R.L. Boyce

    In Memory Of R.L. Boyce

    This article is dedicated to the memory of R.L. Boyce, who recently passed two weeks ago. (November 9th, 2023) The roots of hill country blues music took hold in close-knit African...

    In Memory Of R.L. Boyce

    This article is dedicated to the memory of R.L. Boyce, who recently passed two weeks ago. (November 9th, 2023) The roots of hill country blues music took hold in close-knit African...

  • Kenny Brown - The Melodies Of Mississippi

    Kenny Brown - The Melodies Of Mississippi

    Introduction: Kenny Brown is one of my personal favorite hill country bluesmen. He's been essential to the electrifying elements of the few recordings of one of my favorite artists, R.L. Burnside,...

    Kenny Brown - The Melodies Of Mississippi

    Introduction: Kenny Brown is one of my personal favorite hill country bluesmen. He's been essential to the electrifying elements of the few recordings of one of my favorite artists, R.L. Burnside,...

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hill Country Blues?

The hill country blues is a form of blues native to North Mississippi. The commanding rhythm, droning notes, and minimal chord changes define the powerful sound of the hill country blues.

What are the NMS Hill Country Archives?

The NMS Hill Country Archives is an educational non-profit founded by Silas Caldwell, which aims to preserve the history of the hill country blues.

How can I support the Archives?

The best way to help the Archives grow is by donating.

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