Mizz Lowe

Biography

Mizz Lowe, born Loretta Harris in Holmes County, Mississippi in 1972, grew up immersed in the vibrant sounds of blues and soul that filled her father's café on the Egypt Plantation. Her early years in Greenwood, Mississippi were marked by active participation in church and school music programs, where she sang, played flute in the band, danced, and served as a majorette. From a young age, she was captivated by the music of legends such as B.B. King, Denise LaSalle, Little Milton, Tyrone Davis, Johnnie Taylor, and Bobby Rush—a roster she would later join professionally.

After a period of personal transition, Mizz Lowe found stability and purpose in music, joining Bobby Rush's Revue in the early 2000s as lead dancer and personal assistant. Her dynamic stage presence and fusion of jazz, blues, tap, and modern dance quickly made her a standout performer, earning her the role of 'Young Hen' alongside Rush, the King of the Chittlin’ Circuit. Her confidence as a recording artist grew through collaborations with Rush and keyboardist Paul Brown, leading to singles like 'Christmas Tears,' 'I Ain’t Givin’ Up My Love,' and 'Take My Love.'

Mizz Lowe's career has taken her around the world, performing in venues from Baghdad to Buckingham Palace, and sharing the stage with icons such as Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, Ike Turner, and The Temptations. Her legacy is rooted in her ability to blend deep blues tradition with contemporary performance, serving as both a cultural ambassador and an inspiration to audiences and fellow musicians.

Fun Facts

• Mizz Lowe played the flute in her school band and was also a majorette.
• She is widely recognized for her role as the 'Young Hen' in Bobby Rush's stage show.
• Her father, Kapus Rooks, was the only Black man allowed to run a café on the Egypt Plantation, which became a hub for blues musicians.
• Mizz Lowe has performed for the Queen of England and toured in countries including Iraq, Spain, China, Norway, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, and the UK.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Bobby Rush - Longtime musical inspiration and professional mentor; producer of her debut singles and albums. (Christmas Tears, I Ain’t Givin’ Up My Love, Take My Love) [2000s–present]

Key Collaborators

• Paul Brown - Keyboardist and arranger for her recording sessions; worked closely on her debut singles. (Christmas Tears, I Ain’t Givin’ Up My Love, Take My Love) [2010s]
• Bobby Rush - Touring partner, producer, and bandleader; Mizz Lowe served as lead dancer and personal assistant. (Bobby Rush Revue, various live performances) [2000s–present]

Artists Influenced

• Emerging blues dancers and performers - Inspired by her fusion of dance and blues performance, especially within Bobby Rush's touring ensemble. (Live stage shows, Bobby Rush Revue) [2010s–present]

Discography

Top Tracks

1. Hush (Unfinished Symphony)
2. Woe to The People of Order (Woe to The People of Order)
3. If You Love Me for Me (If You Love Me for Me)
4. Hush (Hush)
5. When Nothing Mattered More Than Friends (When Nothing Mattered More Than Friends)
6. Everything is Fine (Everything is Fine)
7. Ode to L'Manburg (Ode to L'Manburg)
8. Ghostbur's Lullaby (Ghostbur's Lullaby)
9. The Dismemberment Song (The Dismemberment Song)
10. Prison Break (Unfinished) (Prison Break (Unfinished))

External Links

• Spotify
• MusicBrainz