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mississippi john hurt

What to Listen to This Week

Mississippi John Hurt is the warmest and most conversational of the great early blues singers, and might’ve come across as a pretty chill guy if not for the eye-for-an-eye school of justice he advocates on “Frankie” and “Nobody’s Dirty Business.”

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Pucci Timberline Chairlift. IMAGE: Courtesy of Timberline Ski Area.

For Over a Decade, Willy Vlautin Has Watched St. Johns From His Office. Now, He’s Written a Book Inspired by What He’s Seen.

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