“B.B. King: Live In Africa captures the legendary blues guitarist's 1974 performance in Kinshasa, Zaire. This concert was part of a three-day celebration of black sports and music that also featured the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali…his performances of "The Thrill Is Gone," "Sweet Sixteen," "I Like to Live the Love," and "Why I Sing the Blues" rank among his best.” Heather Pares

I’ve pulled together a cracking show for the last new program of the year.

BB and the band are absolutely on fire on this set and I’ve also included new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Chris Cain, Eddie 9v, Ruthie Foster, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Sonny Gullage, Duke Robillard, Jimmy Carpenter and Eric Bibb.

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"Up-to-date, raw-edged blues…unassailable musicianship, passion and conviction."
—Chicago Reader

"Jumping, rocking blues…Peterson is a triple-threat player, excelling on guitar, piano and especially Hammond organ."
—Washington Post

Another classic blues release from 1994 this week, featuring Lucky Petersons 2nd Verve records release “Beyond Cool”

Plus new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster, Eli “Paper Boy” Reed, Jimmy Carpenterand Tab Benoit.

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“Hellbent for blues, the red-hot Red Devils have cranked out the year's most electrifying live album, a stunning debut. Even a band this sharp and spirited will be hard-pressed to top it. The raw and rootsy King King, produced by sonic sharpshooter Rick Rubin, was recorded at L.A.'s King King club, where the Devils served as house band for six years. Whether blasting their own Goin' to the Church or breathing new fire into Sonny Boy Williamson's loping Cross Your Heart, the band outshines any contemporaries with its lean, high-powered and nasty approach to Chicago blues.”

I’ve got a Blues With A Feeling Classic album feature this week that will knock your socks off, The Red Devils incredible debut album “King King.
Plus new releases from Erib Bibb, Tommy Castro, Ruthie Foster, Eddie 9V and Shemekia Copeland.

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