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Mississippi John Hurt's Life Didn't Fit the Blues' Dark Reputation

Rock historian Ed Ward profiles the blues man and master guitarist, who would have celebrated his 100th or 101st birthday this month.

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Other segments from the episode on March 15, 1993

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, March 15, 1993: Interview with Stanley Elkin; Commentary on Mississippi John Hurt; Interview with Fae Myenne Ng; Review of Edward Said's book "Culture and Imperialism."

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