Blind Boys of Alabama on Motif’s Roots Report Podcast
April 18, 2022
John Fuzek talks with songwriter, percussionist, and vocalist Ricky McKinney of the gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama on The Roots Report Podcast, presented by Motif magazine. Listen to the podcast here.
The Blind Boys Alabama perform with Amadou & Mariam in FirstWorks’ From Bamako to Birmingham concert live at the Vets on 4/27/22.
FirstWorks Founder and Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher to be Honored at 10th Annual FireBall on September 16
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FirstWorks Names Collette’s Melissa Snape as new Board President
Travel-industry Leader to Helm Providence Arts Catalyst’s Board of Trustees
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Global Music Series Returns with Three Free Concerts
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Nomfusi Performs for 500 Students
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FirstWorks Teams up with Uptown Theater to Present Inspirational South African Vocalist, Nomfusi
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FirstWorks Summer Beats on The Rhode Show
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PVDFest preview on The Rhode Show
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Mayor Brett P. Smiley and FirstWorks Announce PVDFest 2025 Highlights
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FirstWorks Announces Summer Beats 2025: Celebration of Global Music Returns with Four Free Concerts
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