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My name is HoneyLove. I am here to invite you to follow me on a journey as I take you through the streets of my city Tulsa, OK. We’ll discuss everything from culture to music to business. I decided to do Honey Love’s Thoughts to talk about what it’s like growing up in Tulsa from Greenwood to Turley to Utica Square to the West. I want to describe what it’s like growing up in an African American environment with a magnitude of cultural dignity. HLT is an exposeˊ of everything that lives in my ...
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Craig Brewer Talks Black Snake Moan
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement we are joined by special guest Craig Brewer as we take a deep dive into Blues' impact in film and TV and discuss the feature film, Black Snake Moan.By KUDZUKIAN
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Battle of The Soulful Blues: Ray Charles vs. Otis Redding
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On this episode of Blues in The Basement, we are joined once again by special guest host Jared "JB" Boyd as we experience the Battle of The Soulful Blues. Legends Ray Charles and Otis Redding grace us with their amazing and iconic music.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In the Basement, Cooki B and Tonya are joined by special guest host, Jared "JB" Boyd as we take a look at Blues' impact on pop culture. We hear Blues songs that have been covered and used in different genres of music, films and other forms of media and entertainment.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In the Basement, Cooki B and Tonya are joined by special guest host Marcus Malone, as we kick off a new season with a battle of two Blues legends; Shirley Brown vs. Shirley Murdock. We hear amazing songs from both artists and discuss what made them both legendary.By KUDZUKIAN
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Kimberly Horton, Executive Director of the Blues Foundation, joins Tonya and Ms. Cooki to talk about the future of the blues. Who's carrying the mantle? As someone who is boots on the ground when it comes to the blues, we can't wait to hear her opinion!By KUDZUKIAN
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Was everybody cheating? Why is every other song about cheating or being heartbroken because of cheating? What's going on here! Cooki B. and Tonya dissect some of the most popular and interesting songs on the matter!By KUDZUKIAN
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We often refer to Southern cities as a "Saturday night- Sunday morning" kind of town. It's the kind of city where folks roll from the club house to the church house (and maybe the Waffle House in between). But the Blues is also the kind of music that is a great blend. Check it out!By KUDZUKIAN
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Cooki B and Tonya discuss new music and new artists in blues. Adia Victoria, Kingfish, GA 20, Amythyst Kiah...who's your new fave?By KUDZUKIAN
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Is he though? When you think of him it's more like Soul Brotha #1. But he does have a blues album literally called Al Green is Blues. Do we take him at his word or no? Let's listen and see. Ms. Cooki and Tonya have some thoughts! What are yours?By KUDZUKIAN
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There's a very thin line between Southern Soul and the blues. Southern Soul has managed to move the genre forward in unexpected ways, updating the sound while keeping true to the rhythms, cadences and feels of traditional blues. Cooki B and Tonya explore some of the sounds of southern soul from old school players like Tyrone Davis and Sir Charles t…
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The Blues Sistas are in the building talking about well...sistas who sing the blues. From Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith to newer voices like Beth Hart and Ruthie Foster, we're talking about how the ladies have made their mark on this music.By KUDZUKIAN
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A History of The Chitlin' Circuit w/Preston Lauterbach
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Preston Lauterbach, music journalist and author of Beale Street Dynasty, is also the author of The Chitlin Circuit: And the Road to Rock 'n" Roll, where he explores the origins of rock-and-roll in Black culture, specifically Black/Delta blues culture. Cooki B and Tonya talk to him about his book, the artists and songs that served as a springboard f…
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The blues has been more often than not about being "down bad." But there's some love in the mix! Maybe not ordinary or traditional love. But there IS love in the blues too. And your Blues Sistas are talking about it. Tune in!By KUDZUKIAN
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Blues in the Basement LIVE from Suga Shack
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Blues is the Basement is back with Cooki B and new host, Ms. Tonya D! The season opened at Suga Shack in front of a live audience featuring a high energy BIG MEMPHIS performance and interview with Al Kapone/Al Kapeezy. He's not just a rapper but a blues lover too! He is creating his own lane with hip hop blues and it's a game changer. He's doing hi…
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It's a new season with a new co-host! Ms. Cooki B returns to Blues in the Basement with singer and music lover Tonya Dyson. We know no one can fill The Pilot's - Malvin Massey - shoes but we can keep the music, his memory and his legacy alive. Stay tuned for the first episode launching on January 26th, live from Suga Shack in Memphis!…
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin talk about Barbecue on Blues In The Basement. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin take a deep dive into the legendary Bobby Rush. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin give you the Piedmont Blues as we hear from artists like Guy Davis and Joe White. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin highlight West Coast Blues as we hear from artists like T-Bone Walker and Floyd Dixon. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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Muddy Waters and The Legendary Blues Band
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate the great Muddy Waters. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate Jump Blues and The Shouters as we hear from artists like Big Joe Turner, Walter Brown and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin celebrate the Blues Shouters as we hear from artists like Eddie Mack, Sonny Parker and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin get you on your feet with Blues hits that make you want to move, as we hear from artists like Pete Johnson, Piano Red and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin give you some high energy Blues, as we hear from artists like John Lee Hooker, J.J. Cole and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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On this episode of Blues In The Basement, Cooki B and Malvin take you back to 1968, as we hear from artists like Buddy Guy, B.B. King and more. Make sure to tune into this brand new episode on the KUDZUKIAN app and kudzukian.com.By KUDZUKIAN
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