Europas Blues Senter, Notodden, Norway
The Senter, founded in 1998, documents, preserves and makes available public and historical material related to the blues. Until the Senter is built, the Senter is currently located in the Notodden Library. Here, one feels like one is standing in the middle of the Mississippi Delta. As a sister city to Clarkesdale, Notodden honors Delta blues roots. The photos, exhibitions and memorabilia the Senter collected is a wealth of blues history for any fan. The new building will also house conference facilities, recording studios, a blues club, and permanent blues exhibitions.