The Tennessee Echoes of a Blues Pioneer Born in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1915, Brownie McGhee carried within him the rhythmic soul of the American South. His journey was one of migration and metamorphosis, leading him from the familiar landscapes of his youth to the vibrant, bustling streets of New York City in 1940. It was here, amidst the melting pot of urban blues, that destiny intervened through a chance encounter with…