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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.…
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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…
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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…
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MOSES CROUCH – Full Interview
Published By: Lamont Jack Pearley Moses Crouch speaks about musicianship, being honest in the history of Blues and his inspirations.
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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…