Mance Lipscomb, born Bodyglin Lipscomb on April 9, 1895, in Navasota, Texas, was a revered American blues singer and guitarist. Often referred to as the "Texas Songster," he distinguished himself from the more commonly known Delta blues artists by his varied repertoire which encompassed a vast spectrum of blues, ragtime, folk, and popular music of his time, as well as original compositions. Lipscomb's music career was not his primary vocation for most of his life; he worked primarily as a sharecropper, which shaped the authentic, lived-in quality of his music, resonating with the experience of life in rural Texas.

Though Lipscomb had been performing locally for decades, his talents reached a broader audience during the American folk music revival of the 1960s when he was "discovered" and recorded extensively. His album "Trouble in Mind" remains a classic example of his profound ability to convey emotion through music. Mance Lipscomb's contributions go beyond mere entertainment; they serve as historical documents of the Black experience in the American South transmitted through song. His live performances, notably at the 1966 Berkeley Blues Festival, were met with critical acclaim, and his legacy influences blues musicians to this day. Lipscomb passed away on January 30, 1976, but his music continues to garner respect and admiration from blues enthusiasts around the world.

Genres

Country Blues

Texas Blues

Traditional Blues

Latest Release

Navasota

Mance Lipscomb

Album - 33 Tracks - Released September 17, 2021