
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
2004 · 10.0/10
NewActor · born 9 June 1902 · Bentonia, Mississippi, USA
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.
Where to start: The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3 (2004).