Memphis

  • The Blues Society – Memphis Country Blues Festival

    The Blues Society – Memphis Country Blues Festival

    Hosted and Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley THE BLUES SOCIETY⁠ is a re-evaluation of the 1960s seen through the lens of the Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1969). It’s the story of Blues masters like Furry Lewis and Robert Wilkins, who had attained fame in the 1920s but were living in obscurity by the 1960s.…

  • ELIZABETH KING – Memphis’ SACRED Soul Artist

    ELIZABETH KING – Memphis’ SACRED Soul Artist

    Published and Hosted by Lamont Jack Pearley In this episode of Black Spirituals, Field Hollers & Slave Seculars, brought to you by the Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation, I speak with Gospel legend Elizabeth King. Mrs. King walks us through her life long journey of Church, Gospel and the music business which has…

  • Yella P  Memphis Blues

    Yella P Memphis Blues

    Damion Kereem Pearson, aka ‘Yella P,’ is a multifaceted artist from Memphis creating a sound rooted in the Delta blues with shades of soul, gospel, and hip-hop. Mostly self-taught, Damion began playing harmonica at age 13, saving up his lunch money for a month to purchase the instrument. Adding to his arsenal, Damion later…

  • MOSES CROUCH – Full Interview

    MOSES CROUCH – Full Interview

    Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley Moses Crouch speaks about musicianship, being honest in the history of Blues and his inspirations.

  • Valerie June – Working Woman Blues

    Valerie June – Working Woman Blues

    Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley On today’s show I speak with Valerie June, Working Woman Blues in the flesh, about her humble beginnings, inspirations and taking the long road. Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Podcast Lamont Pearly / Jack Dappa Producer / Host / Audio Editor Deric Johnson / Brooklyn Blues Co Producer/Engineer/Editor Valerie June…