Best Ivory Blue Podcasts (2024)

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The Sweet Inspirations 7:17:24 1.22 PM 2:43

1h ago2:43

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Music Intro: Gail Nobles Singing Background Actors: Gail Nobles Today I'm thinking of The Sweet Inspirations welcome to the Podcast Oldies Show. The Sweet Inspirations are Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick. Doris Joy, and Cissy Houston. An R&B girl group mostly known for their work as backup singers on studio recordings for other R&B and rock artists…

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Misty Blues: A Live Tribute to Odetta 54:10

2h ago54:10

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Misty Blues and lead singer Gina Coleman celebrate 25 years of composing and performing original blues. They will be celebrating this feat on a Blues Cruise this coming Friday. With that, after an encounter with Legendary singer and activist Odetta, Coleman and crew have been working towards a project that has now manifested as – I’m Too Old For Ga…

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The Blues Society - Memphis Country Blues Festival 1:31:04

1h ago1:31:04

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THE BLUES SOCIETY is a re-evaluation of the 1960s seen through the lens of the Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1969). It’s the story of Blues masters like Furry Lewisand Robert Wilkins, who had attained fame in the 1920s but were living in obscurity by the 1960s. It’s also the story of a group of white artists from the North and the South who …

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Cultural Conservation - Cultural Conservation - The Attack on Blues Legacy and Land 1:14:20

6d ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In February of 2024, the Mississippi John Hurt Museum burned. The fire, believed to have been set intentionally, happened immediately after the Legendary Mississippi Blues Pioneer's cabin received landmark status. That was not the first or last attack on the Hurt Family museum, land, or legacy. A week later, the sheriff's office began investigating…

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The Persuaders-Peace in the Valley of Love 7:1:24 5.20 PM 1:57

12d ago1:57

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The Persuaders are a New York City - based R&B vocal group best known for their gold hit single in the 1970s, "Thin Line Between Love and Hate". It sold over a million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on October 29, 1971. They have a song titled Peace in the Valley of L…

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Brenda & The Tabulations 6:27:24 7.20 PM 1:45

17d ago1:45

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain https://flic.kr/p/2mqPf24 Brenda and the Tabulations we're an R&B group formed in 1966 in Philadelphia originally composed the Brenda Payton, Eddie L Jackson, Maurice Coates, and Jerry Jones. They perform the song title Rght On The Tip Of My Tongue. It reached number 10 on the US R&B chart and number 23 on…

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Juneteenth and African American Folklore 1:08:36

25d ago1:08:36

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As we celebrate JUNETEENTH, we must understand how Folklore and the Blues Narrative relate to this celebration. In this episode, I will discuss the celebration, what the celebration is actually about, and its connection to and significance of African American Folklore and traditional Black Music. Juneteenth should always be mentioned with “African …

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Smithsonian Folkways releases The Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Black Spirituals, Field Hollers, and Slave Seculars celebrate Black American Traditional Music and Experience. This show is dedicated to sharing and raising awareness of folklife, songs, dance, scripture, lyrics, and everything related to black Spirituals, Field Hollers, and Slave secular expressions, as well as the coded songs of Black Spirituals …

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The Lady and the Empress! Lady D's One Woman Bessie Tribute Show 50:21

4M ago50:21

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On this episode of Jack Dappa Blues, enjoy the collaborationof Jack Dappa Blues Radio and Southern Ohio Folklife for a conversation w/ LadyD (West Virginia’s First Lady of Soul) to talk about her recent performance ofThe Lady and the Empress, a one-woman show about the life and music of BessieSmith, the Empress of the Blues. Learn about Bessie Smit…

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Why Is It Always About Race? - “Country, Country Blues, and Blackness” 55:27

5M ago55:27

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For some reason, when it comes to Country Music, most people do not associate it with black folk or folk musical expression. The thing is, country music, in its many forms, comes directly from black expression. i.e., the blues, country blues, and more. To give the context to the roots of commodified music presented and thought of as white music… We…

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David Ruffin-Statue of a Fool 1:24:24 1.51 PM 2:48

6M ago2:48

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Today we're going to talk about David Ruffin and the song Statue of a Fool. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles welcome to the oldies show. Statue of a Fool is a song written by Jan Crutchfield which has been recorded by a number of country artist. But when you hear the voice of David Ruffin singing it, it sounds diff…

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Kool Blues 1:7:24 4.45 PM 1:30

7M ago1:30

1:30

Story by: Gail Nobles Have you ever heard of a duo called Kool Blues? They are a duo that remains reminds me of another duo call Sam and Dave. Kool Blues are two singers named John Prim and William Gilbert. They are a soul duo that remind me of Sam and Dave when they sing a song titled “I'm Gonna Keep On Loving You." It's a song that was released i…

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Candice Ivory - Queen of Avant Soul Sangs The Blues 1:24:27

7M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Today, I speak with Candice Ivory about her new project, When The Levee Breaks. As said on her websiteAfter releasing three acclaimed albums of jazz-driven original songs, vocalist Candice Ivory reveals a whole new sound on When the Levee Breaks: The Music of Memphis Minnie. Raised in Memphis and based in St. Louis, Ivory hails from an illustrious …

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Black Scholarship and Black Culture 1:23:38

7M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Many Black Academic Scholars are also active practitioners in our respective cultures and traditions. That doesn't negate their ability to teach, mentor, or share skills and tricks of the trade with the folk. It actually makes them even more qualified. Some feel Black Scholars who are educated or formally trained cannot teach or pass on the folk tr…

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Black Ivory 12:15:23 7.06 PM 2:44

7M ago2:44

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Photo: Reginald Wickham - copyright holder Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Welcome to the Podcast Oldies Show. Today you hear about a group call Black Ivory. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Black Ivory was originally known as the Mellow Souls and formed in Harlem New York in the summer of 1969. The group got their start by auditioning over the phone with mus…

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You Have A Home 49:20

9M ago49:20

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On this episode, I'm encouraging all folks invested in the story of Black American tradition, folklore, folklife, material art, street art, religious belief, spiritual belief, Advocacy, Organization work, Public Programming, and everything that has to do with the "so-called" African American Narrative to submit work to the African American Folklori…

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Crystal’s Image 10:23:23 7.51 PM 1:50

9M ago1:50

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Music intro by: Gail Nobles Cover image by: Gail Nobles How many of you have headed of the group Crystal's Image? If you have never heard of them, that's good because now you can learn about them and add their songs to your list. They are a soul group founded by Frank Gillespie, Larry Scales and Richard Alexander, all from Benton Harbor, Michigan. …

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Jimmy Briscoe & the Little Beavers 9:28:23 2.40 PM 2:33

10M ago2:33

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Hello I'm Gail Nobles on the Podcast Oldies Show. Before I get started, I just want you to know about a Facebook page to follow calked Keep Our Music Alive. They remind you of all the great singers, music groups, and bands. That’s Keep Our Music Alive on Facebook. From that very page, I found out about a group called Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Be…

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The Controllers - My Love Is Real 9:7:23 9.22 PM 1:23

11M ago1:23

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The Controllers are a soul and R&B vocal group originally from Birmingham Alabama who had a series of successful recordings in the late 1970s and the 1980s. They made a beautiful song titled My Love Is Real. The song was written by David Camon. He was also a talented artist who passed away in 2016 in Birmingham Alabama. My Love Is Real was produced…

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Shirley Moody-Turner African American Folklorist of The Month 57:16

11M ago57:16

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On this episode, I speak with Shirley Moody-Turner, an associate professor of English and African American Studies and founding co-director with Gabrielle Foreman of the Center for Black Digital Research/#DigBlk. She is an Author and award-winning educator that says, “As a young girl growing up in Buffalo, NY, I felt a deep longing to learn more ab…

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings -I Learned the Hard Way 6:27:23 12.52 AM 3:02

1y ago3:02

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Song: I Learned The Hard Way Song by: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Song written by: Bosco Mann Photo credit: kallerna - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 3 Podcast Vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist & Drummer: Gail Nobles Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings made an electrifying song, I Learned the Hard Way. (Singing Song) Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, I Learned t…

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Hannah Mayree and the Black Banjo Reclamation Project 1:17:40

1y ago1:17:40

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On this episode, I speak with singer, songwriter, and music educator Hannah Mayree about her journey in music, culture, tradition, and the Black Banjo Reclamation Project. Hannah Mayree (she/her/they/them) is a creative facilitator and musician whose work and art lend itself as a tool for redesigning and reconnecting to our roots as humans on this …

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Kristina R. Gaddy - "Well of Souls - Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History" 1:14:00

1y ago1:14:00

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In this episode, I will speak with Kristina R. Gaddy about her journey and New York Times best-selling book, Well of Souls - Uncovering The Banjo's Hidden History. Kristina R. Gaddy is an award-winning writer who believes in the power of narrative nonfiction to bring stories from the past to life in order to inform the world we live in today. Her d…

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Notable Folklorists of Color - The AFS African American Folklore Section 1:27:35

1y ago1:27:35

1:27:35

In this episode, Todd Lawrence, Maria Lewis, and Lamont Pearley will host a live stream event offered by the AFS African American Folklore Section, the African American Folklorist and Jack Dappa Blues featuring Notable Folklorists of Color creators and curators, Phyllis May-Machunda, Sojin Kim, and Olivia Cadaval.The conversation will detail the in…

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Brei Carter: Country Singer-Songwriter 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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On this episode, I speak with Brei Carter, Country Singer-Songwriter, about her journey in Music and her signing with Brown Lee Entertainment For Exclusive Global Music Distribution & Digital Marketing. Emerging crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter proves that faith, patience, and time sometimes pay off. Growing up in Mon…

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Jerry Butler - .. Cooling Out 2:7:23 2.29 PM 2:03

1+ y ago2:03

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Song: I'm Just Thinking About Cooling Out Song by: Jerry Butler Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA - Jerry Butler Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Jerry Butler - “I’m Just Thinking About Cooling Out” on the Philadelphia International Records label, the st…

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Black & Indian Folklife, Storyville, Oklahoma, & The Blues 1:03:26

1+ y ago1:03:26

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There is excellent Black Folklife, Indian Folklore, Black Music, AND educational oral history in Kentucky and nationally that Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation archives and builds a repository for. In this episode, I discuss Storyville, Oklahoma, Freedmen, Blues, and the People of the Blues To Raise Cultural and Ethnic awareness of …

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DR DIANA BAIRD N'DIAYE - AAF OF THE MONTH 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

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On this episode, I speak with Dr. Diana Baird N'Diaye, The African American Folklorist of the Month! Dr. Diane Baird N’Diaye is an interdisciplinary Visual artist/maker and cultural scholar. N’Diaye developed and headed the African American Crafts Initiative, is the principal investigator and Curator of the Will to Adorn: African American Dress and…

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Mending Our Relationship With B.O.B (Black Owned Business) - Glows & Grows 1:14:50

1+ y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

On this episode, we speak about, Why is B.OB. Essential in an era we are supposed to be united and integrated? What do we expect from a B.O.B. that we don’t expect from anyone else? And most of all, How do I determine where I spend my Money? The criteria for the last question is broken down by : Customer Service Products Locations We also discuss w…

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Glen David Andrews - Treme's Trombone Singer 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

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By Lamont Jack Pearley On this episode, I speak with Glen David Andrews, born and raised in Treme's 6 Ward, only blocks away from the historical Congo Square in New Orleans, Louisiana! Andrews shares that the gumbo of New Orleans culture is evident in the music and traditions and should be honored. Andrews knows who he is, where he comes from, and …

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Kesi Neblett - From Civil Rights Legacy to Netflix 46:13

1+ y ago46:13

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On this episode, I speak with the youngest daughter of Civil Rights Activists Charles and Marvinia Neblett, Kesi Neblett, who was born and raised in Russellville, KY, and has a fantastic story. She was also recently featured on THE Mole; a reality game show that originally aired on ABC from 2001 to 2008 before being rebooted on Netflix in 2022. Cha…

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A Christmas Carol is the most UnGodly piece of Christmas Art 13:02

1+ y ago13:02

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The Christmas Carol is the most unGodly piece of Christmas art. It Flies in the face of Luke 16:20 ( https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/luk/16/20/s_989001 ) Also you can by my book about the Blue-Collar blindspot at bluecollarbiblescholar.com/book #husband #fatherhood #grace #theology #blue-collar #bluecollar #blue #collar #blindspot #bible #bible…

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The Greenwood District in Tulsa Ok, the Real Story! 1:30:55

1+ y ago1:30:55

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After sitting in and listening to the presentation "Greenwood’s Past, Present, and Future" at this year's American Folklore Society Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Quraysh Ali Lansana (Tri-City Collective) and Carlos A Moreno (Tri-City Collective) shared the true story of the happenings before, during and after the 1921 Riots of Tulsa, I thoug…

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Wolfman Jack’s Golden Oldies Commercial 11:4:22 3.42 PM 3:41

1+ y ago3:41

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Audio: XERB Rosarito Beach, Mexico - Monday, March 15, 1971 By: Free the Airchecks Usage: Archive.org - Public Domain Uploaded by 92.9 Kick FM https://archive.org/details/WolfmanJack-XerbRosaritoBeachMexico-MondayMarch151971 Hello! I’m GN & you’re listening to the Podcast Oldies Show. I love oldies & radio personality, Wolfman Jack. The most famous…

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If You Leave Me Now - Chicago 10:29:22 12.56 PM 2:59

2y ago2:59

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Song: If You Leave Me Now Song by: Chicago Song written by: Peter Cetera Photo credit: Sven Mandel - Own w Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Wave sound: soundbible.com CLASSIC WAVES Today’s Topic: Chicago If You Leave Me Now is a song by the rock group Chicago, from their album Chicago X. It was writ…

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The Eight Minutes - Looking for a Brand New Game 9:13:22 11.30 PM 2:12

2y ago2:12

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Song: Looking for a Brand New Game Song by: The Eight Minutes Podcast intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is about a group like the Jackson Five called The Eight Minutes. Their song is titled, Looking for a Brand New Game. The group called The Eight Minutes came out of Chicago. In the group were …

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From Me to You - Deidra R. Moore Janvier, Esq. 45:04

2y ago45:04

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From Me to You: The Power of Storytelling and Its Inherent Generational Wealth In this episode, I speak with Deidra R Moore Janvier, Esq. about her new book, From Me to You: The Power of Storytelling and Its Inherent Generational Wealth. From Me to You is the answer to one crucial question: “So, Mom, what exactly was slavery about?” asked the autho…

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John Wesley Work III - Composer, Ethnomusicologist, Educator, and Choral Director 1:25:15

2y ago1:25:15

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In this broadcast, Todd Lawrence and I discuss the scholarship and work Of John Wesley Work III and the newly launched Award named in His honor. The AFS African American Folklore Section is proud to issue the first call for submissions for the new John Wesley Work III Award, which the section has launched to honor and spotlight applied folklorists,…

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Candi Staton - Honest I Do 7:13:22 9.26 PM 2:22

2y ago2:22

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Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Alex Marshall - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a top 50 hit in the UK. Honest I Do Love You by Candi Staton in 1978. The song had a disco style and Staton had smooth style vocals. I love her background singers too. They had awesome and beautiful harmony. The band …

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Buffalo Soldier Project, San Angelo Texas, and Black History 44:24

2y ago44:24

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In this episode of the African American Folklorist, I speak with Sherley Spears, NAACP Unit 6219 President, President of the National Historic Landmark Fort Concho, and founder of the Buffalo Soldier Project. The National Historic Landmark Fort Concho Museum preserves the structures and archeological site features for pride and educational purposes…

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WILL SMITH, UKRAINE, ST. AUGUSTINE, and Just war Theory! Blue-Collar Bible Scholar, Nothing New News 23:01

2+ y ago23:01

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What do these all have in common and what's a simpler, better way to look at Just War theory and also make honor duels great again? Here's Jacob's Hip lock I talk about: https://youtu.be/_J61tgDGFNg?t=187 Also you can by my book about the Blue-Collar blindspot here and maybe check out the Man Cards here You can also find me on just about any platfo…

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4 reasons why you should learn you some Church History! Blue-collar Bible Scholar 18:51

2+ y ago18:51

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Learning Church History is important! Who knew? 4 reasons why you should learn you some Church History! Also you can by my book about the Blue-Collar blindspot at bluecollarbiblescholar.com/book and maybe check out the Man Cards while you're there, at bluecollarbiblescholar.com/store You can also find me on just about any platform! bluecollarbibles…

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GeminiiDragon - LOUISIANA'S BLUES VIXEN 24:26

2+ y ago24:26

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Louisiana BLUES VIXEN GEMINIIDRAGON is set to take over the BLUES MUSIC community with her latest single JUST THE WAY IT IS from her upcoming album FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE! From the murky bayous of Louisiana, comes a fresh face to the Blues music scene. A vocal dynamo GeminiiDRAGON has channeled her love for the late 60s era and 70s blues and AOR b…

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PROBLEMATIC is a stupid word! Just my 2 Cents, Blue-Collar Bible Scholar 12:46

2+ y ago12:46

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The word "problematic" is stupid and meaningless. Fight me. Also, I'm back! Find check out my book on the Blue-Collar Blindspot at bluecollarbiblescholar.com/bookBy Robert J. Bordelon-Pearson

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Skip Mahoney & The Casuals 2:9:22 8.27 PM 3:17

2+ y ago3:17

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Vocals by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist and drummer: Gail Nobles Song by: Skip Mahoney and The Casuals Skip Mahoney & the Casuals we’re a soul-funk-disco group. Together they were formed in 1965. The song, Bless My Soul was released in 1976 on the abet label. It is said that the song is a rare oldie, and I’ve never heard the song until today. I’ve never…

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Blues Narrative - Phoenix Moon 1:09:08

2+ y ago1:09:08

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The “Blues Narrative: Blues People, Covid-19, and Civil Unrest” focuses on African Americans born between 1945 and 2004. The article delves into the establishment of homes, lifestyles, and traditions on a concrete terrain with Southern and country values, and shares how those values not only weathered the storm of many generations but how they arme…

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Black Southern Food Tradition 17:37

2+ y ago17:37

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The term Soul Food and Southern Style food were not an initial naming convention for the meals eaten in the households I grew up in. We ate what grandma cooked. What granddad bought, for auntie and momma to prepare. As time went on, the meals of my family began popping up in stores around our community, then particular spaces across the nation by t…

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MARA KAYE JAZZ BLUES SINGER 53:39

2+ y ago53:39

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Mara Kaye is a blues singer, born and raised in Mill Basin, Brooklyn. She has had the pleasure of singing in venues all over NYC and beyond. Some of her most electric and rewarding moments have been her sold-out performances at Joe's Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, and the intimate gatherings at Sunny's Bar. In this episode, Mara shares her musical begin…

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Robert Johnson Recording Session of Nov 23, 1936 57:52

2+ y ago57:52

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On November 23rd, 1936, Robert Johnson partook in what’s considered the most historic recording session in music history. But there's a problem with the story Why was that more iconic than Peetie Wheetstraw, Memphis Minnie, Henry Thomas, or Mamie Smith? Because someone else told the story! Today we talk about the importance for everybody from any p…

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Daryl Davis - Interviewing The KKK, Traditional Black Music, and more 1:20:18

2+ y ago1:20:18

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Daryl Davis, a musician, author, and race relations expert was assaulted with flying bottles during the Cub Scout parade in 1968 when he was 10. This was his first experience with racism. He spent years studying and researching to answer the question he had about racial hatred. It would be a chance encounter later in life that would birth a dangero…

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