Booker T. Washington White, “Bukka White”(1900s, presumably 1905 – February 26, 1977) Booker T. Washington White—known as “Bukka,” a phonetic rendering of “Booker”—was born near Houston, Mississippi. He learned fiddle and guitar young and later spent time in the Delta around Clarksdale. He became known for ferocious slide work on National resonator guitars. White made … Continue reading Bukka White Biography