Barrow-Pryor, E: Motherin‘ the BluesLinda Hopkins

The first comprehensive scholarly study of Linda Hopkins,the legendary New Orleans Blues Woman. The text explores Ms. Hopkins‘‘s performative contribution to blues history and her evolution from gospel singer with The Southern Harp Spiritual Singers to Tony Award nominated and winning blues performer whose career has culminated with the receipt of a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. The intriguing life and times of the legendary singer Linda Hopkins, one of the last "Queens" of the Blues. After decades on the road with this incredible woman that we all call Mom, I thought I‘‘d heard and seen it all, but there‘‘s much more beneath the surface of this extraordinary performer and very special sould, as you will see when you read her captivating story,in her own words. ~Robert Kyle Linda Hopkins‘‘s Saxophonist and Musical Director Those who don‘‘t believe that angels walk this earth have not had the pleasure of witnessing the phenomenal Ms. Linda Hopkins on stage. Dr. Barrow- Pryor guides us through a colorful journey into the life of great American Blues Royalty. This should be required reading. ~Teddi Cassity Blues Singer and Musician