“The curator called me with tears in his voice – it’s a devastating mess”: Museum honoring legendary blues trailblazer Mississippi John Hurt destroyed in fire

Mississippi John Hurt.

A museum honoring the legacy of legendary blues pioneer Mississippi John Hurt has been destroyed in a fire.

Situated in the 200-year-old wooden shack that was once Hurt’s home, the museum was full of memorabilia and memories of his heartfelt work, all of which have sadly now been “reduced to ash”.