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Janiva Magness

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Janiva Magness On Mountain Stage

California-based blues singer Janiva Magness grew up in Detroit, where she was influenced by the classic sounds of Motown, as well as by the country and blues recordings in her father's collection. Magness performs music from her latest album, What Love Will Do, during her recent appearance on Mountain Stage.

Janiva Magness in Concert on Mountain Stage - 10/28/2008

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The Blues Redemption Of Janiva Magness

On the streets by age 16, Magness had experienced more sadness than most do in a lifetime. But after a memorable Otis Rush concert, and seven of her own albums, she's emerged on the other side of 50 as a powerful R&B singer.

The Blues Redemption Of Janiva Magness

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Janiva Magness On World Cafe

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Janiva Magness On World Cafe

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The blues singer talks about music informed by tragedy — and plays songs from her new album, Stronger For It, live in the studio.

Janiva Magness On World Cafe

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