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Why Is It Always About Race? – “Country, Country Blues, and Blackness”

For some reason, when it comes to Country Music, most people do not associate it with black folk or folk musical expression. The thing is, country music, in its many forms, comes directly from black expression. i.e., the blues, country blues, and more.…

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Candice Ivory – Queen Of Avant Soul Sangs The Blues

Hosted and Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley Today, I speak with Candice Ivory about her new project, When The Levee Breaks. As said on her website After releasing three acclaimed albums of jazz-driven original songs, vocalist Candice Ivory reveals a whole new sound…

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Kristina R. Gaddy- Well of Souls

Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley In this episode, I will speak with Kristina R. Gaddy about her journey and New York Times best-selling book, Well of Souls - Uncovering The Banjo's Hidden History. Kristina R. Gaddy is an award-winning writer who believes…

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Brei Carter: Country Singer-Songwriter

By: Lamont Jack Pearley On this episode, I speak with Brei Carter, Country Singer-Songwriter about her journey in Music and her signing with Brown Lee Entertainment For Exclusive Global Music Distribution & Digital Marketing. Emerging crossover country and southern pop recording artist…

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John Wesley Work III – Composer, Ethnomusicologist, Educator, and Choral Director

In this broadcast, Todd Lawrence and I discuss the scholarship and work Of John Wesley Work III and the newly launched Award named in His honor.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLORIST DOC SERIES EP2

“The Elders Paved The Way” Guest – James Lane – Community Scholar, Folklorist and Archie Green Fellowship Winner

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HENRY THOMAS TEXAS BLUES LEGEND PT 3 F/DOM FLEMONS

This is part three, the last episode of the series of the Jack Dappa Blues Podcast Series on Texas Blues Legend Henry Thomas in affiliation with Lonestar Blues & Heritage Festival featuring our recurring guest The American Songster Dom Flemons. On this last installment, we…

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African American Traditions, Family and Homeschool

by: Lamont Jack Pearley Being a homeschooling family, we are always looking for creative ways for learning, as well as teaching. There are not enough hours in the day to do everything one would like. The kids want and need different experiences, and…

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Tony Thomas – The Origins of The Banjo

The Banjo is a very popular instrument, and it's popularity is currently growing rapidly. However, there's a convoluted and misconstrued history of this instrument. On today's episode of Jack Dappa Blues Podcast, I speak with Tony Thomas, African American Banjo Scholar, about the…

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Brother Yusef California Bluesman

Brother Yusef has been described as a master solo guitarist, as well as a uniquely passionate vocalist. His performances are as raw, honest and real as the genre has ever aspired to be. Born in Bakersfield California and later moving with his family to…

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Why Is It Always About Race? – “Country, Country Blues, and Blackness”

Candice Ivory – Queen Of Avant Soul Sangs The Blues

Kristina R. Gaddy- Well of Souls

Brei Carter: Country Singer-Songwriter

John Wesley Work III – Composer, Ethnomusicologist, Educator, and Choral Director

AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLKLORIST DOC SERIES EP2

HENRY THOMAS TEXAS BLUES LEGEND PT 3 F/DOM FLEMONS

African American Traditions, Family and Homeschool

Tony Thomas – The Origins of The Banjo

Brother Yusef California Bluesman

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