Podcasts about music maker relief foundation

This is the first in a new season of our Main Street NC series. In the coming months, we'll be visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the positives going on in their towns, and the challenges they face, from storm recovery to gentrification to job development. Nationally touring bands play regularly at the R.A. Fountain General Store in Fountain, a Pitt County town of just 400 people. Now the general store is no longer the only place to find music in this sleepy two-block historic downtown. A couple doors down from the concert venue, guitar maker Freeman Vines has set up his workshop in an old drug store. And the Music Maker Relief Foundation bought two more storefronts next to the Vines workshop to open a recording studio and photography studio to bring in musicians from across the South. Can music and arts be a revitalizing force in rural communities? WUNC visited Fountain and spoke with R.A. Fountain's Alex Albright and Music Maker's Tim Duffy about their efforts. 

Terry David Mulligan joins Blues lifer Robert Finley in the media tent at the Edmonton Folk Festival. Robert spins the stories of how he went from losing most of his sight to becoming the hot new voice in the blues. Inviting himself to do a cold walk-on at the Blues Festival in St Helena. It's quite a story he tells.  The crowd loved him and that set things in motion. The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a non-profit blues support system,  heard him busking in the streets and offered to help. Finley released his first album “Age Don't Mean a Thing” in 2016. Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys heard him and they started recording together – with Dan as producer. They've now done 4 albums together. Each one is bigger and better. The latest is Black Bayou. There will be no more busking for Robert Finley. He's 70 years old and an overnight sensation!!

Tim Duffy is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Music Maker Relief Foundation, a non-profit based in Hillsborough, North Carolina that seeks to "help the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern music gain recognition and meet their day-to-day needs." After earning a Bachelor's Degree from Friends World College and a Master's Degree in Folklore at the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, he worked as a substitute teacher, an experience that led him to begin Music Maker in 1994 to assist traditional musicians in need. Music Maker has produced more than 150 albums, two films, and presented dozens of Southern artists at venues and festivals around the world, all through prioritizing the health and quality of life of the over 500 artists they've worked with, almost all of whom are over the age of 55 and make less than $25,000 per year. Tim, his wife - and Co-Founder - Denise, and their two children live in North Carolina.

Cette semaine dans Néo Géo Nova, la chanteuse et multi-instrumentiste Leyla McCalla est au micro de Bintou Simporé. Leyla McCalla est une chanteuse et musicienne américaine de classique, jazz, folk, blues, cajun, et musique traditionnelle haïtienne, elle joue de la guitare, du banjo et du violoncelle. Elle est née le 3 octobre 1985 dans le Queens à New-York, issue de parents militants et d'une famille haïtienne. C'est à l'université de New-York qu'elle étudie le violoncelle et la musique de chambre. Dès 2008, elle a accompagné Mod Def à Carnegie Hall lors d'un concert où se produisait aussi Gil Scott Heron. En 2010, elle s'installe à La Nouvelle-Orléans et joue dans les rues, c'est là qu'elle rencontre le saxophoniste de jazz Raphaël Imbert, avec qui elle se produit en France, elle participe notamment à son projet Music is my Home. Avant de débuter sa carrière solo, elle a joué dans le groupe Carolina Chocolate Drops, introduite à ce groupe par Tim Duffy, le fondateur et directeur de la Music Maker Relief Foundation. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Recently Dignity Justified visited the Southeastern Contemporary Arts museum in Winston-Salem NC to experience the Freeman Vines Hanging Tree Guitars exhibition organized by the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Thanks to Wendy at SECCA, photographer Tim Duffy, and Nick Loss-Eaton Dignity Justified was able to connect with Mr. Vines, a guitar maker and former blues singer, who hails from eastern North Carolina. Mr. Freeman, who loves the character of wood, has said, “messing with wood is like messing with old cars. He has artistically created hand carved guitars from all types of wood and found objects for over 50 years. We invite you to the wisdom of Mr. Vines as he shares about famous blues artists, his gospel singing sisters, the Glorifying Vine Sisters, and the horrific silenced story of a lynching. 

Dignity Justified visited the Southeastern Contemporary Arts museum in Winston-Salem NC to experience the Freeman Vines Hanging Tree Guitars exhibition organized by the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Thanks to Wendy at SECCA,  photographer Tim Duffy and Nick Loss-Eaton,  Dignity Justified was able to connect with Mr. Vines, a guitar maker and former blues singer from eastern North Carolina.  Mr. Freeman, who loves the character of wood, has said, “messing with wood is like messing with old cars.” He has artistically created hand carved guitars from all types of wood and found objects for over 50 years. Listen to the wisdom of Mr. Vines as he shares about famous blues artists, his gospel singing sisters, the Glorifying Vine Sisters, and the horrific silenced story of a lynching.  

Welcome to musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. We are here to create action not distraction, we push you to focus on the outcome by helping stir clear of the obstacles. I'm your host Chris Webb, joined by my co-host and the guy always blowing up my phone while I'm driving, Dave Tamkin. Quote:“Focus does not mean saying yes it means saying no.” -Steve jobs “Life isn't about finding yourself, Life is about creating yourself” - George Bernard Shaw Keeping your focus is an easy thing to say and can be the hardest thing to do. For whatever the reason, this is especially true for many musicians. Like when you walk into a target just to grab Kleenex and leave with 20 items. And not even useful things like cleaners, but a random sign that says “home” burned in old looking wood from their magnolia home collection. I like that show do you like that show? Fixer upper with chip and Joanna Gaines? I'm excited for the new season, they started their own channel now. I need to check in with my cable company to see if I even can get it. I want all my channels al e carte now. I don't want to pay for what I don't use. It helps me not get too distracted by too many pointless shows that make it harder to keep my focus... focus.MUSIC MAKER IS FIGHTING TO PRESERVE AMERICAN MUSICAL TRADITIONS.The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, was founded to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Music Maker will give future generations access to their heritage through documentation and performance programs that build knowledge and appreciation of America's musical traditions. Learn more at musicmaker.org/Takeaways: Focus means saying no Multitasking is a myth so choose one thingFind your love for the process not the result and your focus will soar.Connect with us at: https://www.musicianstipjar.com/ or send an email to musicianstipjar@gmail.com Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Picture by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Mastered by: Zoe Moffhttps://ww.zoemoff.wixsite.com/zoemoffhttps://www.musicianstipjar.com/

Think it's too late in life to follow your creative dreams? Then let Robert Finley show you how it's done. Over six decades as a student, a soldier, a carpenter, and a family man, he made sure the blues remained a part of the fabric of his life. But when he was forced to retire due to failing eyesight, Robert decided that it was time to take his music seriously. An impromptu jam session led Robert to a deal with Fat Possum Records, and the beginning of his new career as a recording star at sixty-one years of age. Join Nick as Robert reminisces about his amazing life and the lessons learned along the way, a life that has taken him from rural Louisiana, to touring the world with legendary session musicians, to the upcoming release of his new album "Sharecropper's Son".   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:01] Robert looks back on the low budget recording of his first album in 1999 [03:10] Robert was born and raised in northern Louisiana, the heartland of the Southern blues [04:32] Robert credits his religious upbringing for giving him an open mind about faith and how it applies to the everyday world [09:12] When he was a boy, Robert used the money his father gave him for shoes to buy a guitar [11:55] As a 10 year old kid, Robert was routinely exposed to loud blues music from the juke joint across the street from his church [13:46] Robert has always been able to use the Bible to justify being his own person and not following the crowd [16:54] Losing his father at 17 drove Robert to joining the Army, despite losing many friends to the Vietnam war [21:11] Robert has friends who were there with him from the early days, but he's learned that some people become haters when you make it in life [22:42] Robert's musical talent was constantly being rewarded during his military career [31:18] In 2015 Robert realized he was losing his sight, but even after being diagnosed with glaucoma he persevered [32:21] When Robert got out of the military, he started a gospel group with his mother that performed live on the radio [35:18] Robert's dad was a carpenter who built the house he grew up in back in the 1950s, a house where Robert's daughter and grandson are living now [36:53] After his second marriage ended, Robert found he could travel about the country easier because he only had to look out for himself [39:27] Gathering a crowd during a jam session in Arkansas in 2015, Robert wound up playing a 12 hour set for appreciative crowds [48:55] Tim Duffy of Music Maker Relief Foundation saw Robert performing, and after recording some of his songs, introduced him to the people at Fat Possum Records [50:37] While Robert was recording "Age Don't Mean A Thing", his first record with Fat Possum, he was attending a school for the blind, to learn how to work with his diminishing eyesight [51:35] After fellow label mate Dan Auerbach got Robert to sing on his musical book project, Auerbach decided to record and produce Robert's second album "Goin' Platinum!" in three days [56:46] The session players who worked with Robert on "Goin' Platinum" had such a great time in the studio, they came out of retirement to go on tour with him   Follow our social media channels for last-minute announcements and guest reveals @theradicalpod on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about today's guest, Robert Finley. Find out more about your host, Nick Terzo   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: @FatPossum @theblackkeys @danauerbach @musicmakerblues [Tim Duffy's foundation, the guy who saw Robert at his jam in Arkansas] @ArethaFranklin @algreen @JimBeam    

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this wonderful look at the life of Robert Finley, noted Blues artist who's latest album, Sharecropper's Son, was produced by Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) on Dan's Easy Eye Sound label.  But Robert, despite his 67 years, only recently came to a level of prominence, which makes his story even more compelling.  Basically growing up on the Church stage in the gospel choir, Robert's rather challenging childhood and upbringing (his family were Louisiana sharecroppers in the Jim Crow era South) only gave him more perspective on life -- and he draws on those experiences to this day in his stunning performances.  Come and jump on the Roadcase bus and learn about this amazing and charismatic artist, Robert Finley.  It's a great ride!!    For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepodTo support Roadcase on Patreon, please visit: http://www.patreon.com/roadcasepod Contact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental) by Waltzer

After a year when it was hard not to get the blues, something to sing about: Host Leoneda Inge checks in on some older musicians whose health and income struggled with venues closed and gatherings prohibited. She talks with Tim Duffy and Brittany Anderson of The Music Maker Relief Foundation about finding ways to support artists during an unprecedented time. Plus, an exclusive performance by Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. | Check out the Freight Train Blues Virtual Music Series at wunc.org/events.

Musician Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen has long met adversity with music. She lost her New Orleans home to Hurricane Katrina and relocated to North Carolina with assistance from the Music Maker Relief Foundation, a group that supports blues musicians. But now, the coronavirus pandemic has hit very close to home. Jeffrey Brown reports for our American Creators series on rural arts. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Show 69 – Recorded 2-29-20 First off, we ask and get answered our question regarding Eric Clapton to Tim Duffy, Co-Founder of Music Maker Relief Foundation. This podcast also provides 12 performances of blues songs performed by 12 blues artists or groups whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1941 to 2019. The blues artists featured are: Eric Clapton, Tim Duffy, Samantha Fish, Sam Frazier, Jr, The Rolling Stones, Smiley Lewis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimmy Reed, Reverend Gary Davis, Mary Lane, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Winter, Howlin Wolf.  

Show 69 – Recorded 2-29-20 First off, we ask and get answered our question regarding Eric Clapton to Tim Duffy, Co-Founder of Music Maker Relief Foundation. This podcast also provides 12 performances of blues songs performed by 12 blues artists or groups whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1941 to 2019. The blues artists featured are: Eric Clapton, Tim Duffy, Samantha Fish, Sam Frazier, Jr, The Rolling Stones, Smiley Lewis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimmy Reed, Reverend Gary Davis, Mary Lane, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Winter, Howlin Wolf.  

Instead of condemnation, strangers showed up to support a mother of four arrested for leaving her teenage son with down syndrome at an Atlanta hospital. Hear a debrief with GPB's Jade Abdul-Malik on what families of the developmentally disabled want you to know.

Show 61 – Recorded 12-28-19 This podcast provides the last part of an in-depth interview with music producer, musicologist and major benefactor to aging roots music artists, Tim Duffy, Chairman of Music Maker Relief Foundation. Included are 14 performances of blues, folk, blue grass and gospel songs performed by 13 Music Maker artists whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1994 to 2019. The blues artists featured are: Eric Clapton, Tim Duffy, Eddie Tigner, Cora Fluker, Dave McGrew, Guitar Gabriel, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Taj Mahal, Theotus Taylor, Precious Bryant, Willie Farmer, Algia Mae Hinton and Taj Mahal, John D Holeman and Taj Mahal, Martha Spencer and Kelly Breiding, Precious Bryant.  

Show 61 – Recorded 12-28-19 This podcast provides the last part of an in-depth interview with music producer, musicologist and major benefactor to aging roots music artists, Tim Duffy, Chairman of Music Maker Relief Foundation. Included are 14 performances of blues, folk, blue grass and gospel songs performed by 13 Music Maker artists whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1994 to 2019. The blues artists featured are: Eric Clapton, Tim Duffy, Eddie Tigner, Cora Fluker, Dave McGrew, Guitar Gabriel, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Taj Mahal, Theotus Taylor, Precious Bryant, Willie Farmer, Algia Mae Hinton and Taj Mahal, John D Holeman and Taj Mahal, Martha Spencer and Kelly Breiding, Precious Bryant.  

Show 60 – Recorded 12-21-19 This podcast provides 15 performances of Christmas Blues Songs performed by 15 blues artists or groups whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1934 to 2012. The blues artists featured are: Shemekia Copeland, Freddie King, Otis Redding, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Charles Brown, The Staple Singers. Music Maker Relief Foundation artists: Cootie Stark, Guitar Gabriel, Lena Mae Perry and The Branchettes, Ironing Board Sam and Cool John Ferguson. Then, Big Joe Williams, John Lee Hooker, KoKo Taylor and Magnolia Five.  

Show 60 – Recorded 12-21-19 This podcast provides 15 performances of Christmas Blues Songs performed by 15 blues artists or groups whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1934 to 2012. The blues artists featured are: Shemekia Copeland, Freddie King, Otis Redding, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Charles Brown, The Staple Singers. Music Maker Relief Foundation artists: Cootie Stark, Guitar Gabriel, Lena Mae Perry and The Branchettes, Ironing Board Sam and Cool John Ferguson. Then, Big Joe Williams, John Lee Hooker, KoKo Taylor and Magnolia Five.  

Show 59 – Recorded 12-10-19 This podcast provides an in-depth interview with music producer, musicologist and major resource to aging roots music artists, Tim Duffy, Chairman of Music Maker Relief Foundation. Included are 6 performances of blues, folk and gospel songs performed by 6 artists whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1994 to 2014. The blues artists featured are: Taj Mahal, Drink Small, Guitar Gabriel, Captain Luke, Cora Fluker and Algia Mae Hinton.  

Show 59 – Recorded 12-10-19 This podcast provides an in-depth interview with music producer, musicologist and major resource to aging roots music artists, Tim Duffy, Chairman of Music Maker Relief Foundation. Included are 6 performances of blues, folk and gospel songs performed by 6 artists whose tremendous talent is highlighted here. Performances range from 1994 to 2014. The blues artists featured are: Taj Mahal, Drink Small, Guitar Gabriel, Captain Luke, Cora Fluker and Algia Mae Hinton.  

The spirit of High John the Conqueror keeps the wellsprings of American music, Southern blues and gospel, alive. GUESTS: Musicians Jontavious Willis (Georgia), Bobby Rush (Louisiana), Jake Fussell (North Carolina), the Glorifying Vines Sisters (North Carolina), and the late singer Precious Bryant (Georgia)....and Tim and Denise Duffy of the Music Maker Relief Foundation.

Future generations of music lovers will thank this organization - dedicated to preserving the musical traditions of the South and ensuring musicians won't be silenced by poverty and time. 

The Music Maker Relief Foundation was founded in 1994 to preserve the musical traditions of the South by directly supporting the musicians who make it, ensuring their voices will not be silenced by poverty and time. Celebrating their 20th year, they have assisted and partnered with over 300 artists, issued over 150 CDs and reached over a million people with live performance in over 40 states and 17 countries around the globe. The foundation just released a new book and double CD 'We Are the Music Makers� showcasing the work they have done with artists over their 20-year history. Appearing on this Special Event Broadcast will be Tim Duffy, who co-founded the foundation with his wife Denise, plus three legacy Music Maker artists! http://www.musicmaker.org/ IRONING BOARD SAM has been playing professionally for more than 55 years. He has amassed a staggering repertoire of both originals and classic blues and R&B songs. A truly gifted and engaging performer, Sam�s powerful, soulful voice and remarkable piano prowess remain undiminished. In 2012, he was named "Comeback Artist of the Year" by Living Blues Magazine, Most Outstanding Musician by Living Blues in 2013 and made a triumphant return to a packed tent at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. He just released a new album new album 'Ironing Board Sam With The Sticks'. BOO HANKS is the greatest Piedmont Blues rediscovery in many years. From Buffalo Junction, VA, he sings and plays guitar in the style of the legendary Blind Boy Fuller. At the age of 79, he made his first recording with Music Maker and at 82 he has enjoyed performances around home as well as Lincoln Center and Belgium. BIG RON HUNTER is called the world's happiest Bluesman. He owns a voice that gives people chills. It�s the kind of voice that carries warmth and tenderness, a voice that is unmistakably his own and embodies everything that�s raw, pure and beautiful about the blues. WoodSongs Kid: Isaac May is a talented mandolin player from Mount Eden, KY. He frequently performs with Michael on his opening song.

SHOW # 265 - Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With "Musicians You Should Know" We begin the show with Couch Kid Too Slim (Tim Langford), who will give us a health update and let us know about the great shows he has scheduled for the rest of 2015!  Then Dick LeMasters will join me.  Dick is from Texas and offers a mix of Americana, Roots, Rock and Blues on his album One Bird, Two Stones. We'll talk to Dick about growing up in Porrt Arthur, TX and his journey down the musical highway while we listen to songs from the album. Cary Morin has been described as "one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today". He has reprsented the Colorado Blues Society at the 2014 & 2015 IBCand is a part of the Music Maker Relief Foundation. His latest album Tiny Town was released in January of this year.  I get to speak with Cary about his remarkable career and his new album. I learned of Anne Harris by way of her incredible contribution to the new Jeff Jensen album.  her violin took the song "Ash & Bone" to a whole new level.  She has jsut released Come Hither a collection of 9 originals that defy definition.  Anne has spent time with Otis Taylor and has received accolades across her career and 5 previous albums.  She and I will explore her sound and career. The Couch Kid Smokin' Joe Kubek returns to The Couch to talk about what he and Bnois King have been up to since we last spoke while we delve into their latest release, Fat Man's Shine Parlor.

Tim Duffy from the Music Maker Relief Foundation tells stories about the blues musicians they have worked with and their new double CD. Also on this episode, new alt-country from Lucinda Williams, new basement tape recordings from Bob Dylan, smooth country from Cracker, indie rock from Kelly Pardekooper, pub rock from Maynard and the Musties, honky-tonk from JP Harris and the Tough Choices, old school country from Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and country rock from Ronnie Fauss. "Ep#219 Music Maker Relief Foundation saving the blues" originated from Americana Music Show.

Dom Flemons plays tracks from Prospect Hill and talks about the Music Maker Relief Foundation and southern black fife & drums. Also on this episode, blues rock from AC Myles, country rock from Cory Branan, heartland rock from Lachlan Bryan and the Wildes, blues from Elvin Bishop, trippy feel-good rock from The New American Farmers, honkytonk from Matt Hillyer, and a beautiful ballad from Greg Trooper. "Ep#209 Dom Flemons goes backward up the hill" originated from Americana Music Show.

MUDCAT (Danny Dudek) and Georgia Music Hall of Fame Inductee Beverly "Guitar" Watkins join us in the studio to promote this year's annual CHICKEN RAID Festival at The Northside Tavern this Saturday & Sunday (3/19-3/20). MUDCAT, who we consider to be Atlanta's Blues Ambassador, is the brainchild behind the Chicken Raid Honoring Mr. Frank Edwards, and makes his 3rd appearance on our show (Thanks, Danny!). Ms. Beverly Watkins is an Atlanta Blues, Soul, and R&B Legend, but is world renowned. From her bio: "Watkins set fire to the stage with Piano Red in the 1950’s and 1960’s, worked with James Brown, B.B. King and Ray Charles, kept the heat going in Atlanta blues clubs for decades, and she is not about to give up her striding, acrobatic style just because she’s marched past 70." This year's Chicken Raid benefits the Music Maker Relief Foundation - musicmaker.org CHICKEN RAID 2011 Facebook Page Beverly "Guitar" Watkins Artist Profile http://mudcatblues.com/

Founder Timothy Duffy talks about his mission to give financial and artistic aid to worthy but impoverished musicians in the South.

This week our guest is MUDCAT (Danny Dudeck), who we consider to be THE king of the Atlanta blues scene that exists today. Friend and mentor to a zillion local bands, "professor" of Blues, Americana, and Folk music, and all-around incredible performer... On the podcast Danny plays two songs that were highly influential to him, and discussion topics include: His background and how he got into this type of music, pioneering artists from this region, the resurgence of live music at the Northside Tavern, the Music Maker Relief Foundation, and other discussions... MUDCAT online: www.mudcatblues.com http://www.myspace.com/mudcatbluesband http://www.musicmaker.org/ Enjoy! Contact us at twofacesradio@gmail.com