Otha Turner

Othar "Otha" Turner, a celebrated maestro of his craft, was one of the last remaining dignified custodians of the rapidly vanishing American fife and drum blues tradition, a storied genre that was rapidly succumbing to the passage of time. His enchanting, melodious creations were an indispensable component of the rich and storied African-American musical tradition known as Hill country blues, a distinctive and rustic style characterized by its emotive storytelling and soulful, heartfelt delivery.