Mance Lipscomb (1895-1976) the son of a former slave lived almost his whole life in Navasota Texas supporting himself and his family by tenant farming. But he was also a guitar player and songster who played blues and rags for his local neighbors at local Saturday night parties. In 1960 Mance was discovered by Chris Strachwith of Arhoolie Records and Mack McCormick. Wit hin a short period of time Mance was recording albums and performing at festivals concert halls and clubs around the country