Ishman Bracey
Ishman Bracey (born January 9, 1901 in Byram , Mississippi , † February 12, 1970 in Jackson , Mississippi ), sometimes called Ishmon Bracey , was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the Delta Blues , along with blues legends such as Charlie Patton , Tommy Johnson , Papa Charlie McCoy and Skip James .
Live and act
Bracey learned to play guitar from Reverend "Mississippi" Ruben Lacy. From an early age he played at parties and in juke joints . In 1928 he made recordings with Charlie McCoy for Victor , in 1929 with the "New Orleans Nehi Boys" for Paramount . He recorded a total of 12 pieces, four of which are also available in alternative recordings. Two other tracks are known, Low Down Blues and Run to Me at Night , but lost.
Even after his short recording career, Bracey continued to perform, often with Tommy Johnson. He became religious in the 1940s and stopped playing the blues, even when he was "rediscovered" in the late 1950s. However, he did provide information about the early blues scene and contributed to the rediscovery of Skip James.
Ishman Bracey died in Jackson, Mississippi in 1970.
literature
- Michael Taft: Talkin 'to Myself: Blues Lyrics, 1921-1942 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bracey, Ishman |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bracey, Ishmon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 9, 1901 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Byram , Mississippi |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 12, 1970 |
| Place of death | Jackson , Mississippi |