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Thornetta Davis - Encore on BackStage Pass | Ep. 716

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Matthew Dae Smith
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Thornetta Davis on BackStage Pass.

Back for an encore, Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” brings us “Cry” and more. WATCH NOW

Detroit native and Detroit’s  “Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis returns with her souful vibe and strong vocal styling to Michigan BluesFest 2015. Recorded live in Lansing's historic Old Town district, Davis and her talented band feature “Wild Women Never Get The Blues,” “Cry,” “Take Another Piece Of My Heart,” and “Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On.”

Watch at video.wkar.org following the broadcast.

Ep. 716 first air 7/8/16

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 byMichigan State University Federal Credit UnionMichigan Council for Arts & Cultural AffairsNational Endowment for the Arts.

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