This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Maria Zeringue talks with musician and drummer Jimmi Mayes. Originally from Jackson, MS, Mayes has had a successful career playing professionally all over the world with legendary performers such as Little Walter, Joey Dee and the Starliters, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. In addition to his musical output, Mayes wrote a memoir about his life, titled: “The Amazing Jimmi Mayes: Sideman to the Stars.” This past year, he was awarded a Folk Arts Fellowship from the MS Arts Commission. They discuss these topics and more of Mayes’ life on the road.

Tune in to hear their conversation on Sunday, May 12, at 5 p.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. You can also subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.