Recorded in 1964, this album captures McDowell in his element, delivering raw, powerful performances of traditional blues material. It stands as a key document of his enduring influence on the genre.
- This album was recorded by Alan Lomax in Chicago in 1964.
- The album was released on the Shout! label in November 1964.
- It features McDowell on vocals and his signature slide guitar, performing songs he had learned and adapted over decades of playing.
Fred McDowell was aCharField singer and guitarist from Rossville, Tennessee, who became one of the most influential artists in the field of West-East Mississippi blues. He is best known for his distinctive slide guitar playing and his role in the preservation of country blues styles. McDowell was nearing the end of his career when "My Home Is In The Delta" was released, having already established himself as a legend in the blues revival circuit. His performances in the 1960s and early 1970s brought his powerful, unvarnished style to a new generation of listeners and inspired countless musicians.
