Episode 30: Delta Blues with Devin C Williams

About this episode

Dr. Adams interviews Devin C. Williams about Delta Blues and his experiences at the International Blues Challenge.

Dr. Adams sits down with Devin C. Williams, runner up for the 2026 Solo/Duo Division at the International Blues Challenge (IBC). They talk about the Delta Blues, his favorite Delta Blues musicians, the mixing of blues and Christianity, his experience at the IBC, and more. Guest: Devin C. WilliamsLink to Website: https://www.dcwblues.com/ Link to Purchase Music: https://devincwilliams.bandcamp.com/ Produced by Dr. Chelsea AdamsPost-Production by Jeremy Carberry 12-Bar Talk is brought to you from Ogden, Utah's "Junction City" full of blues and jazz history on Historic 25th Street. You can learn more about Ogden's rich black history at https://www.visitogden.com/blog/celebrating-black-history-month-in-ogden-utah/.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Chelsea Adams

Guest: Devin C. Williams

Topics covered

• Delta Blues
• music history
• Christianity in blues
• International Blues Challenge
• musician interview

Keywords

• Delta Blues
• Devin C. Williams
• International Blues Challenge
• blues music
• Christianity
• music interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Blues Challenge, Junction City, Visit Ogden

Places: Ogden, Utah, Historic 25th Street

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