Blues in the Schools 2003

Ainslie is described as a magnificent musician and a mesmerizing historian. He presents concerts on the African roots and the American diversity of the blues, America's most influential indigenous music. Using anecdotes from the lives of original performers, history and sociology, Ainslie tracks the movement of African musical and cultural ideas across the Atlantic and across the South with visits to the East Coast's ragtime blues, the Mississippi Delta's deep blues, slide guitar and early gospel music.

Ainslie is a published author, teacher and professional musician. He comes to us through Lloyd Artists. For more info go to www.loydartists.com

On August 18-27, 2003 Scott Ainslie did a residency in the Henderson County School system as part of our Blues in the Schools program. Ainslie gave performance concerts for all students grades K-12 custom fitting each performance to the grade level present. All students received study guides before the performance with background information on the music presented by Ainslie.

Sponsored by: HAAA, Henderson Music Preservation Society, Preston Lecture Series, and Henderson County School System.