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Four Formidable Females

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Valerie June is an amazingly talented young singer, who has captured host Bill Shapiro's ear.  June is featured, along with three other talented women, in this edition of Cyprus Avenue.

Track List:

Macy Gray- “Stoned”

Valerie June- “Somebody To Live”

Marcia Ball- “Lazy Blues”

Hurray For The Riff Raff- “Good Time Blues”

Macy Gray- “Need You Now”

Marcia Ball- “Can’t Blame Nobody

Valerie June- “Shotgun”

Valerie June- “Wanna Be On Your Mind”

Hurray For The Riff Raff- “The New San Francisco Bay Blues”

Marcia Ball- “He’s The One”

Valerie June- “You Can’t Be Told”

Macy Gray- “You Can’t Be Told”

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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