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Keb' Mo'
February 15, 2004 - Keb' Mo' is a blues artist whose witty tunes will take some of those blues away.
Born Kevin Moore in Los Angeles in 1951, he embarked on a solo career in the blues 10 years ago, after polishing his chops as a session guitarist.
He has since released six critically acclaimed albums, won a pair of Grammys — along with eight W.C. Handy Awards — and worked as an actor on television and in film.
The title track on his latest CD — Keep It Simple — is all about how complicated modern life has become... and how to deal with it.
And life can get complicated in weird ways. The bluesman admits he was a bit surprised to find himself embroiled — albeit mildly — in political controversy during the recent unpleasantness between the United States and France. His song "My Baby Wants to Go to France" earned him a few boos on stage in Texas.
NPR's Michele Kelemen speaks with Keb' Mo' about his music and his times.
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