This ‘hidden gem’ of a city is where the blues genre was born

This ‘hidden gem’ of a city is where the blues genre was born

Clarksdale, Mississippi is known as the birthplace of the blues. Follow CNN anchor Laura Coates as she explores the city’s deep music roots. We visit important blues landmarks, sit down for lunch at Abe’s Bar-B-Q, and see first hand why their local juke joints are special. Check out CNN’s America’s Best Towns to Visit for this year’s top ten list and much more.