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Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

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Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

Dubbed the "New Queen of the Blues" by Koko Taylor's daughter, the singer makes her fourth appearance on Mountain Stage, playing songs from her latest album, 33 1/3.

Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

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Shemekia Copeland Embodies The Blues On '33 1/3'

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Shemekia Copeland Embodies The Blues On '33 1/3'

On her latest album, the singer uses her powerful vocals to address big-picture issues like domestic violence and income inequality.

Shemekia Copeland Embodies The Blues On '33 1/3'

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Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

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Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

A New York-based blues singer with a gutty voice, Copeland was opening shows by the time she was 15. In this Mountain Stage performance, she showcases songs from her latest album, Never Going Back.

Shemekia Copeland On Mountain Stage

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Shemekia Copeland: Almost Unplugged

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Shemekia Copeland: Almost Unplugged

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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

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World Cafe

Shemekia Copeland: A New Age Of Blues

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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

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Concerts

Indigo Girls And Shemekia Copeland In Concert

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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

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Music Interviews

Shemekia Copeland: The Joy Of Singing Blues

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

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Shemekia Copeland, Telling 'The Soul Truth'

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'

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