Race and the Blues in St. Louis: The Past: Stigma of the Blues

Conversation # 1

The Past: Stigma of the Blues

Date: Sunday, 2/4/18

Time: 2-3:30 pm

Questions:

    What were some of the industry practices for crediting/compensating blues artists and the long-lasting effects of those practices?

    When did the blues come to St. Louis and who was playing it?

    When white rock ‘n’ rollers borrow from black blues artists is it plagiarism (stealing) or preservation?

    Did copyright laws help support blues artists, or serve as a roadblock?

Panelists: Bernie Hayes, Uvee Hayes, Jimmie Hinds, Marsha Evans, Cleora Hughes