The Mississippi is the cradle of American music. The Mississippi River traverses the United States from north to south and is a prime example of an Anthropocene landscape: People settled along the river a thousand years ago. It served as a traffic artery for the plantation economy and slavery. Jazz and funk were born in New Orleans, the blues in its delta and rock 'n' roll in Memphis.
Wassermusik 2022 explores the importance of the river for the history of music. It investigates whether these places on its banks still occupy exceptional creative status and what is being hatched there today. On four weekends, the entire spectrum of Mississippi music can be expected: jazz, funk, blues, Cajun, zydeco, R&B, folk, bluegrass and old and new hybrid forms such as bounce or trailer trap.
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Banner: Peter van Agtmael, A Second Line Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 2012, © Peter van Agtmael | Magnum Photos
