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The Scandalous She-Wolf

Posted over 4 years ago
Another one today. This is Jessie Mae Hemphill, a blues guitarist and singer in the delta tradition. I guess she's had a bit of a resurgence lately in light of some influential followers. Her grandfather even recorded with the one and only Alan Lomax. Associations aside though, Hemphill plays the hell out of this song. It sound to me like she's playing slide guitar with a machete (or at least a butcher's knife!). Her voice is low down and dirty, more than suitable for the lyrics she's slurring through. This is blues the way it should be. Raw, rough, and raw again. The real deal.
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Comments (9)

  1. Cody B
    Cody B says Hmm, I'm thinkin' I need to check this out..Thanks for the tip
    Permalink posted 06/30/2007
  2. Anonymous says great post, have not heard her before, was nice
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  3. Hermes
    Hermes says I wanna hear this, but there's no embedded player here, though it say's "Song plays: 3". I'm gonna come back later. Anyway, welcome to MOG.
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  4. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Gritty and wonderful; enjoyed - great post!
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  5. dermahrk
    dermahrk says Great, and new to me. Her voice reminds me of Bonnie Raitt. Thanks for this.
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  6. debi
    debi says Great music - and love hearing old bluesy female artists. I started listening to Bonnie Raitt many years ago - and then began listening to those who influenced her. Give a listen to this one - Big Mama Thornton w. Muddy Waters ~lAQvDoRAfZM.mp3~
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  7. StudioNone
    StudioNone says Nice! I've always liked Big Mama Thornton and Muddy? Well, Muddy's Muddy. Hadn't heard the duet though. Thanks for the recommendation.
    Permalink posted 07/01/2007
  8. 2Serenity
    2Serenity says Wow..I have never heard of her but I am very familiar with Big Mama Thornton. Thank you for the education!! =)
    Permalink posted 07/02/2007
  9. kristiana
    kristiana says Right on. That's what I'm talkin' 'bout. Hi!
    Permalink posted 07/02/2007

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