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Which Mississippi cities are important centers for Mississippi Delta blues festivals?
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Mississippi Delta blues
Mississippi-born blues legend B.B. King, 1979.
Several cities within the Mississippi Delta region are recognized as important centers for Mississippi Delta blues festivals:
- Clarksdale: This city hosts the Sunflower River Blues Festival each August. It is also home to the Delta Blues Museum, which serves as a significant site for preserving the region's musical heritage.123
- Greenville: This city is the site of the annual Mississippi Delta Blues Festival, which takes place in September.4