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Post by PistolPete on Feb 24, 2021 20:25:41 GMT
The book about blues singer Bessie Smith by the Scottish poet laureate Jackie Smith is book of the week on Radio 4 this week. Given I know Bessie Smith has a few fans here (Jackie Kay may as well for that matter) I thought it might be of interest. It's airing at 9.45am & half past midnight, and also on Sounds here.
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Post by geddarby on Feb 24, 2021 22:17:54 GMT
PistolPete I have been following this and thoroughly enjoying it
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Post by PistolPete on Feb 27, 2021 17:19:28 GMT
All the episodes are now up & you have 25 days to binge the whole thing if you were feeling so inclined
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colins
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Post by colins on Feb 27, 2021 23:00:41 GMT
Yes I listened to the series, really enjoyed it.
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Post by slidingwolf on Mar 1, 2021 21:26:47 GMT
We had the great honour to do some support gigs for Ma Bessie and Her Blues Troup before covid. The show is all about Bessie Smith's life. Julia Titus (Ma Bessie) has a great, great voice and it's a great show. Once we're all allowed out again, and she starts touring the show, it's well worth seeing.
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