Writers choice

Write a 6 page essay Engaging two texts. The primary test are the Songs of Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred Mcdowell, and Skip James. The secondary text is "Blues People" ;, an Essay written by LeRoi Jones. 1. Engage the two texts. 2. Focus on the primary text (the songs). 3. Develop a critical analysis of the primary text. 4. Argument must be about voice and blackness . 5. Must have a clear thesis, developed through focused paragraphs, topic sentences and consistent quotations used to support claim. 6. Secondary source (LeRoi Jones) should support, enrich and clarify argument. 7. Use MLA format for intext and Works cited. 8. Must have an original thesis statement.

Include the following songs: 1. Mississippi Fred McDowells—Going down the River. 2. Skip James–Devil got my woman . 3. Robert Johnson –Cross Road Blues Songs and Lyrics.