Abandoned Cemeteries, Serious Research, Blues Memorials since 1989
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Press about the 1991 Dedication of the Robert Johnson Cenotaph
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| The Greenwood (MS) Commonwealth, Jan 10, 1991. |
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| The Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, Feb 27, 1991. |
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| The Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, Feb 27, 1991. |
Upkeep of Blues Grave Costly
Here is a short, yet powerful, article that reminds us how important it is to support the church communities in which we place historical markers and headstones in honor of blues legends. It is important that we respect the unique position in which these communities find themselves--as the de-facto caretakers of immensely popular tourist sites. In honoring the dead, we sometimes disrespect the living. The two are not mutually exclusive.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
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