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Toronzo Cannon on BackStage Pass | Ep. 701

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Stacy Hoxsey
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WKAR-MSU
Toronzo Cannon

The contemporary bluesman from Chicago performs 'John the Conquer Root' and more. WATCH NOW

Contemporary bluesman Toronzo Cannon from Chicago performs the title track from his album, "John the Conquer Root," "Ti Ni Nee Ni Nu," and more.

In the band with Cannon are Dave Forté, bass; Melvin "Pookie Styx" Carlisle, drums; and Luca Chiellini, keyboard.

Recorded at Michigan BluesFest 2015 in Lansing's historic Old Town district.

Watch it at video.wkar.org

Ep. 701 first air 4/22/16

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded a grant of $18,000 in support of BackStage Pass from WKAR. The award comes with a challenge to match the MCACA funds with individual contributions.  It's easy to Add Your Support Here.

BackStage Pass is supported in part by
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
National Endowment for the Arts

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