Three unopened issues of the Oxford American annual music issue with corresponsing music compilations. Must-haves for collectors of southern music. 1) Issue 99, Winter 2017: Kentucky Music Issue. This issue celebrates the rich musical heritage of Kentucky with a mix of articles, song notes, and features on notable musicians and writers and includes a 27-song CD + free download with bonus tracks.Sturgill Simpson appears on the cover. 2) Issue 87, Winter 2014: Texas Music Issue. This issue honors the musical history of Texas and includes a twenty-five-song CD. It features various articles, stories, and poetry related to Texas music. The cover features a photograph of Guy and Susanna Clark taken by Jim McGuire in 1975. 3) Issue 103, Winter 2018: North Carolina Music Issue. The 20th annual Southern Music Issue focuses on the history and legacy of North Carolina music. The cover features a portrait of Nina Simone by Jim Blanchard. The issue comes with a 28 song compilation featuring artists like Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson, James Taylor, and Elizabeth Cotten.

Value: $30

Donated by: Vicki Weber