Bubba & Robert Plant @ the Blues Corner

Immersion is a strange experience.  It's not like I knew when exactly I was immersed in the Mississippi culture but that didn't change the fact that I did allow myself to immerse.  It was a feeling of belonging and understanding...an energy rather than a moment I guess.  At some point I felt myself let go of concerns and agendas.  

So, on May 7, 2008, when I met, sat with and talked with owner of Bubba's Blues Corner in Helena, Arkansas and Robert Plant (yes, Led Zepplin Robert Plant) it really wasn't a big deal.  The three of us sat around debating the age old issue of who owns blues music and how do royalties for the early music get paid.  I was surprised at the opinions and knowledge I held about these issues and the historical aspects of the blues.  Integration had occurred without me even really knowing it.  And, when my sweetie asked if I took a photo of Bubba, Robert Plant and me, I could only say that "it never even crossed my mind" because it didn't.  We exchanged information and carried on with blues discussions.  When that was over I moved on to the next Delta experience.  Funny thing...I don't even wish I had the photo.  It's held in my heart and in my mind for me to enjoy and share with blues lovers back home.

Heck, I didn't even ask Robert why he's the hold out for the Led Zepplin reunion tour - ha ha.  I already know the answer to that question anyway...

Kat