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Thornetta Davis on BackStage Pass | Ep. 715

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Thornetta Davis on BackStage Pass.

Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues” sings her new single “I Gotta Sang the Blues” and more. WATCH NOW

Detroit native Thornetta Davis, Detroit’s “Queen of the Blues,” brings her strong vocals and wide range of musical influence to the stage during Michigan BluesFest 2015. In this episode, Davis features her new single “I Gotta Sang the Blues,” along with other favorites “Further On Up The Road,” and “Please Send Me Someone to Love.”

Recorded live at Michigan BluesFest 2015 in capital city's historic Old Town district..

Watch at video.wkar.org following the broadcast.

Ep. 715 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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