The Best Music Of 2009 The Year In Blues, From KPLU KNKX Public Radio December 22, 2009 This year, the 10 best blues albums feature many younger artists who play original music; their work is rooted in the blues but headed somewhere else. Some purists may be put off, but this is a fascinating moment, in which the music is evolving right in front of us. It's also a demonstration of how deeply blues has become embedded in our culture.
Shemekia Copeland. Carol Friedman hide caption toggle caption Carol Friedman Favorite Sessions Shemekia Copeland: Almost Unplugged KNKX Public Radio September 1, 2009 When the young blues singer performs with a band, it's almost guaranteed to be an electrifying experience. But at Jazz24, Copeland came with just her voice and a guitarist. It was a rare opportunity to hear her powerful and soulful voice on its own. Shemekia Copeland In Studio On KPLU 7/8/09 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/112406439/112403946" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Cafe Shemekia Copeland: A New Age Of Blues XPN April 17, 2009 Ever since the new "Queen of Blues" made her debut at age 19, she's been working to re-create the blues for a new generation. On Copeland's latest release, Never Going Back, she incorporates pop and jazz into her soulful singing, which conveys a message of inspiration and empowerment for the modern woman. Shemekia Copeland in Studio on World Cafe 4/17/09 21:29 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103168742/103168739" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Concerts Indigo Girls And Shemekia Copeland In Concert XPN March 6, 2009 It's been 20 years since the Grammy-winning folk-pop duo Indigo Girls released its major-label breakthrough, achieving instant notoriety for "Closer to Fine." Since then, it's released a long string of warmly received, independent-minded CDs. Hear Indigo Girls perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia, followed by Shemekia Copeland. Indigo Girls And Shemekia Copeland In Concert Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101514465/101550948" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Shemekia Copeland: The Joy Of Singing Blues February 22, 2009 Copeland knows the blues, but maintains that singing it doesn't have to be sad. Some of the songs on her new album, Never Going Back, touch on hardship and loss. But she focuses on empowerment instead of wallowing in defeat. Shemekia Copeland: The Joy Of Singing Blues Listen · 10:04 10:04 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100940791/100980056" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Shemekia Copeland, Telling 'The Soul Truth' October 2, 2005 Blueswoman Shemekia Copeland's voice rings rich with attitude and soul. The singer talks with Debbie Elliott about her new album, The Soul Truth, and why her lyrics tell stories of strong women standing up for themselves. Shemekia Copeland, Telling 'The Soul Truth' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4933286/4933300" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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