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Although Blues, Country, and Rock and Roll have reached audiences worldwide, each genre finds its musical roots lead back to the birthplace of America's music - Mississippi. The musical road map of the Magnolia State leads naturally to the city of Hattiesburg, which is centrally located less than 100 miles from the state capital of Jackson, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, New Orleans, La., and Mobile, Ala.
The rich musical heritage of this dynamic city includes the recording of the first Rock and Roll album in 1929. From The Blind Roosevelt Graves and Brother Paramount Studios release to a host of other legendary artists, there's a musical spirit that permeates the city. Adding to Hattiesburg's melodic repertoire are two markers on the Mississippi Blues Trail which note the city's contribution to the growth of blues.
With more than a thousand performances annually by university and community organizations, you'll see why Hattiesburg is Mississippi's Music Destination. For more information, visit www.hattiesburg.org.
