Early female Blues singers lived in a male-dominated society, in a segregated country, and worked in an industry that took advantage of their lack of education and opportunity. Physical abuse, drug, and alcohol dependence, and poverty plagued most. They struggled, made sacrifices, and sang of their woes. They helped change the world for today’s young, black, female vocalists. Blues Chapel is an installation by Susan Lenz which invites visitors to reflect on the music, lives, and the changes brought about by these pioneering vocalists, including Beverly “Guitar” Watkins who once was an annual performer at the Carolina Downhome Blues Festival in Camden, SC. The Carolina Downhome Blues Festival will take place during the run of the exhibition.
Reception: October 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Susan Lenz - Beverly "Guitar" Watkins
Art Center of Kershaw County
810 Lyttleton Street
Camden, SC 29020
United States
803-425-7676