Juke Joint Festival Celebrates Mississippi Blues

Blues harmonica player, songwriter, and vocalist "Cadillac" John Nolden performs at Red's on his 86th birthday April 12, 2013 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Dozens of blues artists performed in Clarksdale over the weekend during the city's Juke Joint Festival, a celebration of the regions musical heritage. Clarksdale is located at the crossroads of Highways 61 and 49 where, according to legend, Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his mastery of the blues guitar. In addition to Robert Johnson the town has been home to Muddy Waters, Big Jack Johnson, Ike Turner, Pinetop Perkins, W. C. Handy and other music legends. (Footage by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Juke Joint Festival Celebrates Mississippi Blues on April 15, 2013 in Clarksdale, Mississippi (Footage by Getty Images)