Skip James

Skip James

1902-06-09

Biography

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique.

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The Soul of a Man

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

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See You in Hell, Blind Boy

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

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