The Mississippi River has inspired people living in the United States for generations. We can listen back in our musical history and find artists whose sounds, inspired by the River, delight and haunt us. But what about musicians today? Is the River still a muse to contemporary artists?
According to the Smithsonian, yes, absolutely. They’ve created a multi-media (television, radio, web) project called River of Song. Check out their website, and discover how the Mississippi River continues to be a bedrock of United States culture.