Juke Joint Festival is a Celebration of Town’s Turnaround and the Music That Made it all Possible - Photos

Juke Joint Festival is a Celebration of Town’s Turnaround and the Music That Made it all Possible - Photos: In this era of cookie cutter festivals, often run by large corporate entities, it’s nice to know that they’ve been keeping it real down in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Their Juke Joint Festival, held every April, is truly a joint effort from a dedicated community that has been doing it right for 21 years. There is a bond […]

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