

Jim Bessman
Sep 22, 20208 min read
'Mr. SOUL!' documentary recounts timely story of historic PBS Black arts/culture series
As the poster says, before Oprah and Arsenio, there was Ellis Haizlip. Haizlip, who died in 1991 at 61, is the “Mr. SOUL!” of the new...
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Jim Bessman
Sep 11, 20202 min read
Billy F Gibbons' reverential alter ego stars in new country trio Chapel Hart's video
From left: Devynn Hart, Danica Hart, Rev. Willy G., JD Shelburne and Trea Swindle. New female country trio Chapel Hart takes its name...
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Jim Bessman
Sep 4, 20204 min read
International Polka Assn. goes virtual for this weekend's annual Festival/Convention
Like every other festival, The International Polka Association’s (IPA) 52nd IPA Festival and Convention, slated to be held in Buffalo...
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Jim Bessman
Aug 31, 20202 min read
Acadiana's Valcour Records expands roster with Johnny Nicholas release
Johnny Nicholas (Photo: Audrey Billups) Since 2006, Eunice, Louisiana-based Valcour Records has carved a respected niche as a boutique...
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