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Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland
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Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music

Concerts

Shemekia Copeland performing live on Mountain Stage.

March 26, 2013 The "New Queen of the Blues" plays songs from her latest album, 33 1/3.

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Shemekia Copeland

June 8, 2010 In this performance, the gutty blues singer showcases songs from her latest album, Never Going Back.

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March 6, 2009 Hear the folk-pop duo perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, followed by Copeland.

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Studio Sessions

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September 1, 2009 Copeland offers a rare opportunity to hear her powerful and soulful voice on its own at Jazz24.

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April 17, 2009 The new "Queen of Blues" offers a message of empowerment through her soulful and robust singing.

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Interviews & Profiles

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February 22, 2009 Copeland sings of empowerment and hope on her new blues album, Never Going Back.

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October 2, 2005 The blueswoman's new CD rings with lyrics about strong women standing up for themselves.

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Discover Songs

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February 22, 2009 Copeland sings of empowerment and hope on her new blues album, Never Going Back.

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Reviews

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October 9, 2012 Copeland's latest album addresses big-picture issues like domestic violence and income inequality.

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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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The Soul Truth

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  • Album: The Soul Truth
  • Artist: Shemekia Copeland
  • Label: Alligator
  • Released: 2005
 

33 1/3

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  • Album: 33 1/3
  • Artist: Shemekia Copeland
  • Label: Telarc
  • Released: 2012
 

Never Going Back

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  • Album: Never Going Back
  • Artist: Shemekia Copeland
  • Label: Telarc Blues
  • Released: 2009
 

Poseidon and the Bitter Bug

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  • Album: Poseidon and the Bitter Bug
  • Artist: Indigo Girls
  • Label: Vanguard
  • Released: 2009