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Pianist and drummer Dave Alexander is both a highly effective vocalist and exceptional instrumentalist, who’s most widely known for many event and club looks, and his Arhoolie albums. Also called Omar Hakim Khayyam, Alexander’s an articulate article writer and advocate for the blues and African-American music. He’s created several content …

Eddy Giles was created Elbert Wiggins in March 17, 1938 close to Shreveport, Louisiana and he remained in the Shreveport region most of his lifestyle, where he sang in regional gospel groupings. He wasn’t by style a secular vocalist, but his spirit, R&B, and pop edges for Dee Marais’ revival …