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A Final Round with Rev. Gary Davis & Gospel Blues

April 29/May 1

Crossroads wraps up its month-long celebration of the 120th birthday of Rev. Gary Davis with classic songs that Davis recorded and that were covered by Dave Van Ronk, and Rambling Jack.

Plus music from gospel singer (and musical partner with Sister Rosetta Tharpe) Marie Knight, gospel blues artist Washington Phillips, and in hour two of the show a special concert performance with the acclaimed gospel group, the Blind Boys of Alabama. Also on tap, new music from the James Hunter Six, Toronzo Cannon and Luther Dickinson, and a classic from Janis Joplin.

Chris Heim produces and hosts Global Village, a nationally and internationally distributed world music show; the nightly jazz show Night Train, and Crossroads, KMUW’s twice-weekly blues and R&B show. Chris is also a critic and freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Utne, Global Rhythm, Dirty Linen, and Option, among others.