We’ve got a soulful hour of music and conversation this week featuring the legendary soul singer Bettye LaVette. Bettye’s gift is being able to take a song, whether well known or obscure, from any genre and make it completely her own. She began performing and recording during the birth of soul music in the 60s and is still touring today.
Also with us is NYC-based composer and musician Vilray, who offers jazz and country-style swing music as it was performed in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.
All of this, plus a conversation with Rose Tourje, founder of a nonprofit organization that rescues usable office furniture, supplies, and equipment from the landfill, then sends it to schools and organizations in poorer areas.
Loretta Lynn Birthday Podcast
John Prine Tribute
Joachim Cooder / Bonnie Paine / Award: Sarah Evans (Well Aware)
The Lil Smokies / Jack Broadbent / Interview: Xiye Bastida
William Fitzsimmons / Raye Zaragoza / Award: Bryan Ware (The Crayon Initiative)
Railroad Earth / Matt Andersen / Interview: Bill Bennett (Sweet Relief)
Colin Hay / Doyle Bramhall II / Interview: Kate Greenberg (National Young Farmers Coalition)
Blind Pilot / Mirah / Award: George Basch (Himalayan Stove Project)
The Milk Carton Kids / Rose Cousins / Award: Roz Babener (Community Warehouse)
Väsen / Sam Amidon / Award: Robert Adamson (One Bistro)
Tribute To Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder
John Butler / Eliza Gilkyson / Award: Frank Anello (Project Worthmore)
Capitol Sun Rays / John Long / Award: Laura Stachel (We Care Solar)
Gregory Alan Isakov / Rayland Baxter / Award: Dara Schoenwald
The Band of Heathens / Stephen Kellogg / Award: Jamie Van Leeuwen (Global Livingston Institute)
Laura Veirs / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Award: Peter Mui (Fixit Clinic)
Valerie June / Mick Flannery/ Award: Anne Rolfes (Louisiana Bucket Brigade)
Delbert McClinton / Robert Finley /Award: Chris Pallister
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram / Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms / Interview: Nona Yehia (Vertical Harvest)
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