Shemekia Copeland, a Grammy-nominated blues vocalist, embodies the essence of soul-stirring music. Born in Harlem, raised in Chicago, her powerful voice echoes the legacy of her father, blues guitarist Johnny Copeland. With a career spanning over two decades, Copeland's dynamic performances blend traditional blues with contemporary influences, captivating audiences worldwide. Recognized for her authenticity and emotional depth, she fearlessly tackles societal issues through her music, earning her critical acclaim and multiple Blues Music Awards. Copeland's albums, including "Turn the Heat Up" and "33 1/3", showcase her versatility and unwavering commitment to the blues, solidifying her status as a modern icon in the genre.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince featured the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" on his official website www.npgmusicclub.com. This is the first radio show to have ever received that honor. "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected in the music business as creative air personalities and supporters of independent musicians . Our web site is located at www.musiciansreveal.com .

The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.