Skip James

Biography

Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. His guitar playing is noted for its dark, minor-key sound, played in an open D-minor tuning with an intricate fingerpicking technique.

Known For

The Blues

The Soul of a Man

Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 1966

The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3

See You in Hell, Blind Boy

All Movies (4)

• The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 32004 · as Self
• The Soul of a Man2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• See You in Hell, Blind Boy1999
• Devil Got My Woman: Blues at Newport 19661996 · as Self

All TV Shows (1)

• The Blues2003 · as Self (archive footage)