April 10th is the birthday of April featured artist Shemekia Copeland. We’ll hear music from her and her father, Texas blues legend Johnny Copeland, in hour one, and a special in hour two featuring an interview with her and music from her award-winning last album, America’s Child.
April 12th is the birthday of house-rocking bluesman Hound Dog Taylor and there’s music from him in store on the show as well, along with new blues releases and more.