Alabama Arts Radio is a weekly Radio Program that airs on WTSU, Troy Public Radio, Tuesdays at 9:00 to 9:30 P.M., broadcasting mainly in the south Alabama
Thursday, May 20, 2010
AlabamaArts Radio Podcast, Bettie Fikes Blues Singer and Civil Rights Activist
This week Deborah Boykin interviews singer and civil rights activist Bettie Fikes, who discusses her experiences as a Freedom Singer and the performers who influenced her style as blues singer. Ms. Fikes recently performed in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Blues Project and talks about returning to her home state to sing with these students.
Labels:
Alabama Arts,
alabama blues,
arts education,
blackbelt,
blues music,
music
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