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John Cephas - African American Trailblazers Interview 2009

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Interviewed at his home in Carolina County, Piedmont blues master John Cephas discusses his early years in Virginia, his musical influences and experiences, the Piedmont guitar style, and his travels around the world performing his distinctive music with partner Phil Wiggins. Cephas received the coveted National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1989, an award recognizing master artists who preserve cultural legacies in music, dance, and crafts. Interview conducted by Gregg D. Kimball Director, Publications and Education Services at the Library of Virginia.

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  • John was my mentor for 4 years. We spent a weekend together every 5 weeks, except when he was on the road. I live in the piedmont near him. We are both virgo's!!! I miss you so my dear John. Its great that we are in touch in the dreamtime...See ya tonight!!

  • The Blues is a Healer - ALL OVER THE WORLD!

  • Man! I wish I could have seen he play! Rest in

    Peace,John

  • What a fine musician. And more importantly, what a fine man. He will certainly be missed.

  • Sad news. I just found out that he passed away. I had the honor and privilege to learn from him at IGS in New York City.

  • can someone fix this so that there is audio???

    please??

  • can someone fix this so that there is audio???

  • there is no sound for this video.  i'd really like to hear what he has to say!

  • Why is the sound gone? (I was a good friend of John's for over twenty years.)

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