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  • Michael Hill – Living Legend of New York Blues

    Michael Hill – Living Legend of New York Blues

    Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley MICHAEL HILL Raised in the South Bronx, Michael Hill’s early exposure to music included Harry Belafonte, Jackie Wilson, Elvis Presley and many other artists heard on his father’s records. He took piano lessons at age seven and sang in school and the church choir as he grew up. Hearing…

  • Shemieka Copeland – Blues Legacy

    Shemieka Copeland – Blues Legacy

    Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley On This episode I speak to Blues Legacy Shemekia Copeland. Shemekia Copeland was born in Harlem, New York on April 10, 1979, and came to her singing career naturally. Her bluesman father recognized his daughter’s talent early on. He always encouraged her to sing at home and even brought…

  • Jack Dappa Blues Radio interview w/ Eddy Clearwater

    Jack Dappa Blues Radio interview w/ Eddy Clearwater

    Published by: Lamont Jack Pearley   on this episode of Jack Dappa Blues Radio I speak with the living legend….Lifetime Achievement award winner in the blues!!~!”The Chief” Eddy Clearwater.