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Ruthie Foster

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Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

Concerts

Ruthie Foster.

April 18, 2012 Hear the blues singer seamlessly integrate folk, gospel and country into her music on today's show.

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Ruthie Foster

March 31, 2010 Foster grew up singing various styles, ranging from southern blues and rock to gospel and jazz.

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September 17, 2008 Singer and guitarist Ruthie Foster creates a mix of deep soul, classic blues and modern roots music.

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Studio Sessions

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March 31, 2009 Foster starts out her KUT session by reaching back to her roots with a Rosetta Tharpe song.

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Interviews & Profiles

Ruthie Foster's new album is Let It Burn.

February 4, 2012 The Texas soul singer's new album features stirring collaborations with The Blind Boys of Alabama.

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April 25, 2007 Ruthie Foster debuts her new album, The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster.

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Discover Songs

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May 28, 2009 In "I Really Love You," Ruthie Foster's warm and grainy voice is effortlessly charming and natural.

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December 12, 2007 KUT music director Jeff McCord picks the 10 songs whose company he most enjoyed.

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March 2, 2007 Ruthie Foster offers an intimate confession, tinged with pain yet somehow full of hope.

Reviews

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May 28, 2009 In "I Really Love You," Ruthie Foster's warm and grainy voice is effortlessly charming and natural.

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March 2, 2007 Ruthie Foster offers an intimate confession, tinged with pain yet somehow full of hope.

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December 22, 2009 The 10 best blues albums of 2009 feature young artists who push the boundaries of their genre.

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Phenomenal Ruthie Foster

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  • Album: Phenomenal Ruthie Foster
  • Artist: Ruthie Foster
  • Label: Blue Corn
  • Released: 2007
 

Let It Burn

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Truth According to Ruthie Foster

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  • Label: Blue Corn Music
  • Released: 2009