Ruby Wilson’s Tribute to Bessie Smith & Ma Rainey
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- Ruby Wilson’s Tribute to Bessie Smith & Ma Rainey
- Wycliffe Gordon Quintet: Hello Pops Tribute to Louis Armstrong
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- Lindigo of Reunion Island feat. Fixi of France
- Sonny Landreth
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- Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band feat. Thais Clark
- Banu Gibson
- Hot 8 Brass Band
- George French & the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band
- and more are all among the artists scheduled to appear at Jazz Fest.
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- Warren Haynes Band
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Ruby Wilson’s Tribute to Bessie Smith & Ma Rainey (Blues)
The undisputed Queen of Beale Street, Ruby Wilson is a Memphis legend who has mastered the Delta Blues with her powerful and emotional voice. She will perform a special tribute to blues legends Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, “The Mother of Blues.” Wilson will be backed by a New Orleans band led by the great Brian “Breeze” Cayolle.
The undisputed Queen of Beale Street, Ruby Wilson is a Memphis legend who has mastered the Delta Blues with her powerful and emotional voice. She will perform a special tribute to blues legends Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, “The Mother of Blues.” Wilson will be backed by a New Orleans band led by the great Brian “Breeze” Cayolle.
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