Shemekia Copeland makes the blues her own

Shemekia Copeland has deep roots in the blues: Her father was legendary Texas guitarist Johnny Copeland, and she began performing around age ten, starting with a gig at Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. She puts a personal spin on tradition, and whether she’s singing the blues, soul, or Americana, she has a gift for swinging it toward her own destinations. 

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