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A visit to one of Mississippi's remaining original juke joints

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The outside of The Blue Front Cafe, one of the last remaining juke joints in the Mississippi area. (Betto Arcos)
The outside of The Blue Front Cafe, one of the last remaining juke joints in the Mississippi area. (Betto Arcos)

Music journalist Betto Arcos goes to Bentonia, Mississippi, to get a music and history lesson from a storied musician and owner of one of the region's remaining juke joints.

Jimmy Holmes is the owner of The Blue Front Cafe and a musician. (Betto Arcos)
Jimmy Holmes is the owner of The Blue Front Cafe and a musician. (Mitch Greenhill)

This segment aired on July 8, 2025.

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