On this episode I talk to Photographer Jim Alexander who was born to contractor David Alexander and Frances James Alexander on August 7, 1935 in Waldwick, New Jersey.
In 1968 Alexander began to document the local and national response to the assassination of Dr.…
On this part 1 of a 2 part series, I have the honor to speak with 4th generation Georgia Bluesman Tony Bryant!
Tony Bryant represents four generations of family Georgia Blues going back to the turn of the 20th century. His sound is a…
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Lamont Jack Pearley
On this part one episode of a two part series, I have the honor to speak to the great grand daughter of Mississippi John Hurt, Mary Hurt Wright, who shares with us her upbringing in Mississippi with her parents and…
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In my studies and research, I was reminded of an article written by John Lovell and I encourage you all to read it. I will be conducting a thesis or utilizing it in an upcoming video.
The Social Implications of the…
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Valerie Turner
February 28th, 2017
The Origin of Blues Music – Its Connection to Africa and Its Influence on Other American Music Genres
Many people associate the origin of Blues music with the Mississippi Delta in the late 1800s, just after the end…
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Lamont Jack Pearley
On This powerful episode, I have the honor to speak with one of most sought after educators in America. Widely respected by grassroots community members and internationally renowned leaders, his charismatic and compelling voice is an inspiration, about the blues of…
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Lamont Jack Pearley
Why are we as Black folk so possessive of the Blues? Yes, we proved the argument that any other ethnicity doesn’t have to fight for their tradition or heritage. We all know that this music, culture…
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Lamont Jack Pearley
On this episode, I have the honor to talk Blues with living Legend, son of a Legend Big Bill Morganfield about his New album Bloodstains on the Wall, His new record Label Black Shucks Records and his process of music…
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Today is the first day of the celebration of Black History Month. So much is going on in the world right now. From Trump, to Trump, to Mexico, to Russia, to African Americans on edge because the fear of another…
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Lamont Jack Pearley
For as long as I can remember, and as far back as I have researched, the Church, the Black Church, has been the helm of the Black community and it's heritage here in America. We can go back…