" It's latest form has taken shape nicely in Akin Babatunde's sweetly enthralling performance as the title character in "Blind Lemon Blues," an inspired, highly original tribute to blues singer and guitarist "Blind" Lemon Jefferson.
More than just a revue of Jefferson's countless country blues classics, this abstract narrative tells the story of his rise from a legendary street musician in Dallas to a top-selling recording artist who became a seminal influence on American popular music. "
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Now THAT'S what I call news. Give it up to the man! Akin Babatunde. Yeah boy, and that aint all, either. There is always some press about me out there for sure, if you've forgotten about me that quick.
And I aint always singin' about the sad blues.
Here's one for the ladies:
Blind Lemon Jefferson – “Piney Woods Money Mama” mp3
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