Who's Got a Right to Sing the Blues?

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
James Blood Ulmer’s first-ever solo recording, Birthright, is getting critical attention as a strong blues album. On today’s show, the legendary avant-garde jazz guitarist plays his brand of roots music live in our studio.
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Music: “Geechee Joe” and “Take My Music Back to the Church” from Birthright by James Blood Ullmer (Hyena Records)

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