Jessie Mae Hemphill

Jessie Mae Hemphill
Hemphill in the 1980s
Background information
Birth nameJessie Mae Hemphill
Born(1923-10-18)October 18, 1923
near Como and Senatobia, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 2006(2006-07-22) (aged 82)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresNorth Mississippi hill country blues
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1950s-2006

Jessie Mae Hemphill (October 18, 1923 – July 22, 2006) was an American electric guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist specializing in the North Mississippi hill country blues traditions of her family and regional heritage.

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