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Blind Lemon Blues

Blind Lemon Blues pays homage to the influence of Blind Lemon Jefferson, who emerged in the 1920’s as the biggest selling country blues singer in the U.S.A. Set in New York City in 1948 at the last recording session of the legendary Huddie Ledbetter–better known as Lead Belly– this new musical by Alan Govenar and Akin Babatunde combines elements of traditional blues, gospel, R&B, soul, doo-wop, and rap to evoke the enduring legacy of Blind Lemon and his contemporaries: Blind Willie Johnson, Lillian Glinn, Hattie Hudson, Bobbie Cadillac, Lillian Miller and Lead Belly himself. Includes lively discussion with the artists followed by a reception.

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Works & Process
Guggenheim Museum
5th Ave at 89th St

 

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