Blues revue at Unity Richmond
6/24/2016, 10:22 a.m.
“Blues Gal,” a musical revue and showcase highlighting the private and public lives of women blues legends, will take place Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25.
The revue will salute the early dominance and contributions of artists such as Ma Rainey (Diana Carver), Bessie Smith (Myrna Jefferson), Sippie Wallace (Zita Correll), Big Mama Thornton (Lucretia M. Anderson) and Bonnie Raitt (Ashley Pelli), according to Cultural Libations, organizer of the event.
Richmond blues singer De Lady E, popularly known as “Earth Mother of the Blues,” will be honored at Saturday’s performance.
Yemaja Jubilee, who is directing the show with LeRoi Boyd, said the blues singers’ ability to connect with audiences through their often pain-filled songs have made them enduring figures.
“Blues Gal” will not only introduce the audience to the legends’ music, “but also tell their stories, which will serve as inspiration and a model for facing life’s challenges,” Ms. Jubilee said.
Both shows are 7:30 p.m. at Unity Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave.
Although there is no admission fee, donations are requested.
For more information, call Ms. Jubilee, (434) 808-2472, or Mr. Boyd, (757) 285-2117.
