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1 Ch. 16 – Performing and Visual Artists and Sports Heroes
MS Studies

2 Performing Artists Three of the major genres of American music hove their roots in MS. Blues Country Rock and roll Two primary influences on MS’s musical traditions are the rhythms of the African slave community and the folk music of the British Isles

3 The Blues were born in the Mississippi Delta
MS Blues Commission was established in 2003 to preserve and identify historic sites for blues. Blues musicians B.B. King Muddy Waters W.C. Handy

4 Country music of today has evolved from “hillbilly” music to Country and Western to just plain Country music Historical roots were ballads and folk songs from European settlers. Country musicians Jimmie Rodgers Faith Hill Charley Pride Besides music MS has a number of TV and movie stars that hail from the State.

5 Besides music MS has a number of TV and movie stars that hail from the State.
Jim Henson Oprah Winfrey Morgan Freeman The USA International Ballet Competition is held every 4 years in Jackson, MS. Ballets dancers from all over the world come to compete.

6 Visual Artists The Craftmen’s Guild of Mississippi was established in to promote both historical and contemporary crafts in our state. Basketry and needlework Basketry Still practiced by Choctaw Indians Swamp cane Needlework Quilting

7 Sculpture Pottery George Ohr Painting Walter Anderson

8 Sports Heroes MS Sports Hall of Fame is the home to a number of sports people who have been recognized for their abilities. Jerry Rice Walter Payton Ralph Boston Tori Bowie

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