Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Radio

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Chris Thomas King - The True Origins of The Blues Feb 28, 2019

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As Black History Month comes to an end, after the Grammy's are long gone and post his open letter about the miseducation and representation of the Blues category nomination process, I sit down in Time Square New York to speak with Chris Thomas King. On this special 2 hour episode, CTK shares the misconception of the birthplace of the Blues, the proof of this misconception, history of Louisiana and the Creole culture, as well as addressing his open letter and the book titled “The Original Blues: The Emergence of the Blues in African American Vaudeville” by Lynn Abbott & Doug Seroff.

He explains why his album "Hotel Voodoo" is definitely a Blues Album.

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Elizabeth Lynn Kilrain - Dancing the Blues in San Diego! Dec 28, 2018

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on this episode of Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Podcast, I speak with Elizabeth Lynn Kilrain about her journey with Blues Dancing and her organization Blue Note SD who's mantra is:

"Dancing the Blues in San Diego!"

The mission of her organization is exploring, celebrating, and growing the blues dance community through musical immersion, classes, social dancing, and competition.

We discuss how the music, culture, lifestyle and vernacular of the Blues People resonate with the feel of the Blues Dance.

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We The Blues People- Gentrification of the Blues Dec 18, 2018

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On this episode, Marquise Knox and I discuss the issues that prompted Chris Thomas King to write his open letter addressing the gentrification of the Blues based on him being removed from the Grammy nomination list for best Blues Album. As we address this issue, we refer and share quotes from other Black Blues Musicians, (Chick Willis and Corey Harris) that have addressed similar, if not the same concerns in the past. Links to articles http://www.offbeat.com/news/bluesman-chris-thomas-king-says-hes-banned-grammys/?fbclid=IwAR1Nj3Pb_BfUJJh4FT5oCnLEkk9ofxQ0FXYt0id4tR8Hx50QL_JWmALhiXc#.W9si2bA6YVZ.facebook http://www.soul-patrol.com/soul/chickwillis.htm?fbclid=IwAR1uxt-i50dmDHVurIG6NdjxWeW_5plJ2NddpIePqXfdzACDYhUCQOlB5w0 https://bluesisblackmusic.blogspot.com/2015/05/can-white-people-play-blues.html?fbclid=IwAR3h-pm-8vyaubssPVzgr1PBdtiL-OFSeG8kWETcwCzipTcv83Jm4PKvHSs We The Blues People with Hosts Lamont Jack Dappa Blues Pearley Marquise Knox Remember to enjoy, share, leave a comment and click the sponsor button! And Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/wethebluespeople/

Jimmy Duck Holmes - Bentonia Blues Dec 13, 2018

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On this episode of jack Dappa Blues Podcast I have the honor of speaking with one of the last remaining threads to original Blues....and owner of the longest running Juke Joint in America, Bentonia Bluesman Jimmy Duck Holmes, as he breaks down the real Blue. Jimmy is the last living link to the "Bentonia School" of blues. Other artists who played in this style include Skip James, Jack Owens, Henry Stuckey and Cornelius Bright. Jimmy "Duck" Holmes has lived a life steeped in blues. Today he is the last living practitioner of the celebrated style of Bentonia blues made famous by Skip James and Jack Owens. In addition, Holmes operates what is arguably the oldest juke joint left in Mississippi and is the organizer of one of the longest-running festivals in the state - the Bentonia Blues Festival. The 44th Annual festival is scheduled for June 18, 2016. https://bluefrontrecords.myshopify.com

Dr. Steve Perry - Education for Black & Brown Children Dec 11, 2018

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On this powerful episode of Jack Dappa Blues, I speak with Dr. Steve Perry as we discuss the Blues of the educational system for Back and Brown children! Dr. Perry gives us many examples of why we should be serious when making the decision of where our children attends school, what we should be looking for in schools, and why His Charter school and those affiliated are the best choices to break the Blues we and our children face in the educational system

Jontavious Willis - Regional Styles of Blues Dec 11, 2018

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On this episode I will be talking with Blues Sensation Jontavious Willis. This young man is the rebirth of real Roots Blues, and we will be discussing the regional styles of Blues such as Piedmont, Delta and the like...along with hearing some great Original Blues records that will allow you to feel the music we're discussing.

Mary Hurt-Wright - Mississippi John's Granddaughter Dec 11, 2018

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On this part one episode of a two part series, I have the honor to speak to the great grand daughter of Mississippi John Hurt, Mary Hurt Wright, who shares with us her upbringing in Mississippi with her parents and grandfather which opened her eyes to the importance of not only her Grandfather's legacy, but the legacy she's building by preserving his.

Peetie Wheatstraws Great Nephews Dec 11, 2018

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on this episode I speak to the great nephew of the legendary Blues Pioneer Peetie Wheatstraw. They share how they are acquiring Peetie's long musical catalog. They also share how they found out they were related to Peetie, and the family history!

Bobby Rush - Blues Legend Dec 11, 2018

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on this episode of Jack Dappa Blues Podcast I have the honor to speak with the living Legend Bobby Rush!! 50 years strong in the Blues Music business, and has a new album out!!

Blues Dance NY - Odysseus Bailer Dec 07, 2018

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On this episode, I speak to Actor, Historian and Blues Dance NY Instructor/Dj Odysseus Bailer on the importance of Blues Dance to the tradition of the Blues People, and the great program and community of Blues Dance NY, which is dedicated to fostering community and encouraging life-long learning through a shared passion for blues dancing. Odysseus also shares his journey with Blues dancing and music, as it pertains to the African American experience.

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