Crossing Paths with the Devil

A young guitarist disappears for months—and returns playing like no human ever could. They say Robert Johnson met the Devil at a lonely Mississippi crossroads—trading his soul for the sound that birthed the blues. But what really happened that night? Was it a deal, a myth, or something darker still? Join us as we journey into the Delta, where music, magic, and the supernatural collide. SOURCES (for show notes)https://www.openculture.com/2020/10/the-legend-of-how-bluesman-robert-johnson-sold-his-soul-to-the-devil-at-the-crossroads.htmlhttps://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/devil-and-robert-johnson.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://nashvilleghosts.com/the-crossroads-the-king-of-delta-blues-the-devil/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/05/crossroads/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://genius.com/artists/Robert-johnsonhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Johnson-American-musicianhttps://blackpast.org/african-american-history/johnson-robert-1911-1938/https://www.vialma.com/en/articles/266/Niccolo-Paganini-The-Devils-Violinisthttps://www.gutenberg.org/files/14591/14591-h/14591-h.htmBiographies and historical accountsUp Jumped the Devil: The Real Life of Robert Johnson by Bruce Conforth and Gayle Dean Wardlow: A comprehensive look at the legendary bluesman's life.Searching for Robert Johnson by Peter Guralnick: Explores the myth and reality of Johnson's life and career.Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues by Elijah Wald: Analyzes Johnson's music and its impact on the blues genre.Biography of a Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey by Robert Mack McCormick: A biographical exploration of Johnson's life.Robert Johnson: Lost and Found by Barry Lee Pearson: A scholarly account that delves into the details of Johnson's life.Personal memoirs and graphic novelsBrother Robert: Growing Up with Robert Johnson by Annye C. Anderson: A firsthand account of Johnson's life from his niece's perspective.Love in Vain: Robert Johnson, 1911–1938 by Mezzo and J.M. Dupont: A graphic novel that tells the story of Johnson's life through illustrations.RL's Dream by Walter Mosley: A fictional novel inspired by the legend of Robert Johnson