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Fruteland Jackson

Meet Fruteland-Home

   Welcome to my corner of the blues. I'm Fruteland Jackson—storyteller, educator, and passionate keeper of the blues tradition. Through words and music, I explore the roots and rhythms of this powerful art form, sharing tales that stretch from juke joints to classrooms, from Mississippi Delta lore to modern-day reflections.

   I believe that blues is more than music—it's a language of lived experience. My mission is to connect generations through storytelling that’s both raw and poetic, spotlighting the joy, pain, and spirit of the blues.

Whether you're a lifelong blues lover or just discovering its soulful pull, I'm glad you're here. This space is for conversation, connection, and celebrating the legacy that brought us all together.

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Solo Acoustic Musician Sevices * Oral Historian  *Blues Lecturer and  Storyteller

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What is Blues 101

   Blues 101: An Educational Journey Dive into the soul of the blues with Blues 101—a three-part HD video series crafted by Fruteland Jackson. Designed for classroom use, this guide helps educators and artists bring blues music to life for students of all ages. Engaging, insightful, and rooted in cultural heritage, it’s your key to connecting young minds to the rhythm and story of the blues.

🎬 Download the program below and start the journey today.

Our Aim

   Blues 101: Bringing the Blues to the Classroom Blues 101 is an educational stream featuring three HD video sessions led by Fruteland Jackson, created to inspire a new generation of students in grades K–12. This resource helps educators and artists introduce blues music in meaningful, age-appropriate ways, while preserving its rich cultural legacy. It also includes practical guidance on organizing blues programs in schools—making it a powerful tool for anyone passionate about keeping the blues alive.

📥 Explore the program below and bring the blues to life for your students.

DVD Blues 101
A collage of blues legends

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 Each video is $14.95 for ONLINE STREAMING 

Videos can be downloaded and watched on a computer, cellphone, or SMART TV.

ELEMENTARY GRADES

BLUES 101

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES

BLUES 101

HIGH SCHOOL GRADES

BLUES 101

A collage of blues legends
A Blues Music Award or Keeping the Blues Alive Award

Supplementary Tutorial and Guides for Organizing and Administering Blues in the Schools Programs are $19.95

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Tour Schedule 

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Blues in the Schools Programs

Blues in the School Programs

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Springfield, Missouri

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Marrieta,Ohio

Youth audience attending Blues in the Schools program.

Jefferson City,Missouri

Elementary students attending Blues in the Schools program.

Jacksonville, Florida

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Elementary students attending Blues in the Schools program.

Rocton , IL

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Library Adult Programming

"The Emergence and Evovlement of Blues Music in American Culture"

 

  • The African Connection: The West African Roots of American Blues Music" explores the power of the spoken word, known as "NOMMO."

  • This presentation delves into the Southern Legacy, focusing on the Mississippi Delta, East Texas, Piedmont Regions of the Southern United States, and W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues.

  • It also covers Urban Conversion, the Great Migration, and the Roots of Rock and Roll. The course delves into the Chicago Blues Tradition and highlights the legendary blues musician Willie Dixon. A Q&A session is included.

American Library Association, Lyons Public Library, Palos Park Library, Anaconda Public Library, Glen Ellyn Public Library, Bensenville Public Library, and South Holland Library. Alsip/Marionette Public Library, Midlothian Public Library, MT Prospect Public Library, Vernon Area Public Library District, Libertyville High School, Waukegan Jewish Museum, and the Levy Center for Seniors.

   Past visits in Chicago and its suburbs include:

 Explore Blues Music Through Song and Lecture

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Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance..
Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance.
Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance.
Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance.
Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance.
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All of Fruteland's songs can be heard on YouTube or Amazon Echo's Alexa

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CD's include:
Tell Me What You Say.
Blues 2.0.
I Claim Nothing But the Blues.

STORYTELLING

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Singing The Blues with Stories narrated by Fruteland Jackson include "The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson" and Sterwball(The Blind Racehorse.

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CONTACT

Fruteland Jackson

11961 S. Ridgeway Ave, Alsip, IL 60803 #4

773-366-2271

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