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Blind Boys of Alabama singer Ricky McKinnie (Bonus Episode)
Blind Boys of Alabama singer Ricky McKinnie (Bonus Episode)
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Aug 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It's a bonus episode! Here's a little radio piece I made back in January to promote a Blind Boys of Alabama concert here in Olympia. The gospel singing group has been in existence since 1939 or so, with its members changing over time... you know, like Menudo, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band or the London Philharmonic. I spoke with Ricky McKinnie, who's been in the group since 1989. He tells me about his background in gospel music, his own experience of blindness, the group's latest Grammy nomination, and the ins and outs of a group that has been evolving for over three quarters of a century. Short and sweet, hope you like it!
Released:
Aug 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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