Blues People – Images of the Deep South // Vernissage with concert Simon Dahl

Jazzclub Ilmenau eV

Vernissage with concert – Monday, 20.11.2023

Exhibition: 20.11.-15.12.2023

Ilmenau University Library

Admission free

Blues People – Images of the Deep South


Ilmenau University Library

Photographs by Axel Küstner
Exhibition/lecture/concerts/talks on the U.S. southern blues and its social and political implications.

In cooperation with the Thuringian State Center for Political Education.
State Center for Political Education Thuringia

Vernissage with concert Simon Dahl



Ilmenau University Library

Born in Berlin in 1977, the guitarist and mandolinist has been involved with all facets of the blues for more than 30 years. Originally inspired by greats such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Albert King, interest increasingly shifted towards the archaic, acoustic blues of the 1920s and 1930s. Skip James and Mississippi Fred McDowell in particular have come under the spotlight. In the meantime, an extensive repertoire of blues, ragtime and folk has come together. Authentically presented with powerful vocals, the artist brings the blues closer to the audience.

Admission free

In cooperation with the Thuringian State Center for Political Education.
State Center for Political Education Thuringia

Vernissage with concert Simon Dahl



Ilmenau University Library

Born in Berlin in 1977, the guitarist and mandolinist has been involved with all facets of the blues for more than 30 years. Originally inspired by greats such as John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Albert King, interest increasingly shifted towards the archaic, acoustic blues of the 1920s and 1930s. Skip James and Mississippi Fred McDowell in particular have come under the spotlight. In the meantime, an extensive repertoire of blues, ragtime and folk has come together. Authentically presented with powerful vocals, the artist brings the blues closer to the audience.

Admission free

In cooperation with the Thuringian State Center for Political Education.
State Center for Political Education Thuringia