Shemekia Copeland

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8.27.12 at 6:00am by John Stein

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Shemekia Copeland - Words and Music - 2012

10.29.12 at 10:00pm by Darren DeVivo

When your dad is the late Texas bluesman Johnny Copeland, there's no point in running from your destiny with music. So Shemekia Copeland embraced it, and even at 33, she's earned her "Queen of the Blues" stripes. Now Shemekia is back with a mix of covers and originals on the new album 33 1/3, and she stopped by FUV to belt out a few of the songs live.

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8.28.12 at 9:50am by Eric Holland

Shemekia Copeland: March 3, 2009

This session gives strong evidence why Shemekia was presented Koko Taylor's crown by Koko's daughter, and pronounced to be the new 'Queen of the Blues' in 2011. She's a tremendous singer, and here she recalls her childhood in Harlem and her Dad Johnny while showcasing tracks from her Never Going Back CD.

Shemekia Copeland - Words and Music - 2009

6.28.11 at 11:35am by Eric Holland

She can belt the blues with the best of them, but Shemekia Copeland holds back that big voice -- just a little -- on her new album, 'Never Going Back.' During a session at 'FUV she spoke with host Eric Holland about that unusual step, and the two guys who inspired her to take it.