Biography
Cedric Burnside, Sharde Thomas-Malloy, and Tierinii Jackson form a collaborative group rooted in the Mississippi Hill Country blues tradition, blending percussion, vocals, and blues elements for projects like the soundtrack to the film 'Sinners.' Cedric Burnside, the core member, was born on August 26, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Ashland, Mississippi, as part of the prominent Burnside musical dynasty known for rural blues and juke joint R&B. A Grammy-winning artist (2022 winner for 'I Be Trying,' with three nominations total) and 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellow, Burnside emerged in the 1990s as a drummer and guitarist, carrying forward the hypnotic, driving style of Hill Country blues.
Sharde Thomas-Malloy and Tierinii Jackson join Burnside in this ensemble, contributing to its dynamic sound, with Burnside providing masterful percussion and the group uniting for contemporary blues recordings tied to media like the 'Sinners' movie. Their collaboration showcases a lively mix of classic blues, modern blues, blues rock, and country blues, as reflected in Spotify data, emphasizing new songwriting and performances that honor Delta traditions.
This group's work perpetuates the legacy of Mississippi blues, with Burnside recognized as the foremost living practitioner of Hill Country blues, influencing the genre through innovative albums like 'Hill Country Love' (2024) and high-profile contributions.
Fun Facts
- Cedric Burnside is a Grammy winner (2022 for 'I Be Trying') and 2021 NEA National Heritage Fellow, honoring his role in preserving Hill Country blues.
- The trio collaborated on music for the film 'Sinners,' writing new songs alongside legends like Bobby Rush.
- Burnside's style fuses sinewy rural blues with lively juke joint R&B, recorded in historic spots like an old Ripley building.
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Burnside family (e.g., R.L. Burnside) - Scion of the Burnside musical dynasty; familial influences in Hill Country blues (Hill Country blues tradition) [1970s-present]
Key Collaborators
- Bobby Rush - Co-writers for new songs ('Sinners' movie project) [2020s]
- Charles Hodges - Co-writers for new songs ('Sinners' movie project) [2020s]
- Sharde Thomas-Malloy - Group member, vocalist/percussionist ('Sinners' movie, ROVR performances) [2020s]
- Tierinii Jackson - Group member ('Sinners' movie, ROVR performances) [2020s]
- Whitey Kirst - Frequent collaborator ('My Place') [2020s]
- Kenny Brown - Frequent collaborator ('My Place') [2020s]
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Heard on WWOZ
Cedric Burnside, Sharde Thomas-Malloy & Tierini Jackson has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.