Happy Home Blues - Mississippi Matilda

Mississippi Matilda  Powell(Hattiesburg, MS, January 27, 1914)(maiden name unknown), was believed to have been from around the Utica or Hollandale, MS. area. In the 1930's she married musician Eugene Powell who later recorded under the name of Sonny Boy Nelson. In 1936, The Powells traveled to New Orleans to record for Bluebird along with members of The Mississippi Shieks, Willie Harris & Robert Hill. Matilda recorded four songs, and one of them were unissued. This gave her one record to her credit, and half of another that Bluebird coupled with Mack & Mack. These were her only recordings. Around 1942, The Powells moved to Greenville where Eugene went to work at the John Deere plant, to support his large family. In 1952, Matilda separated from Eugene, and moved to Chicago taking their one son and five daughters with her. If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, -  ”LIKE” ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorite band!