About this episode

Maria Muldaur discusses her new album honoring blues legend Victoria Spivey and reflects on her influence in her career.

You could say Maria Muldaur has done it all - blues, country, folk, rock, jazz, jug band, even kids music. She’s also garnered many awards, including being nominated six times for Grammys. Her latest project is a true labor of love. One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey, out now on Nola Blue Records, gives Muldaur a chance to honor one of her mentors. While Victoria Spivey is not a household name, she certainly paved the way for the freedom that female artists have today. Muldaur is also joined by a couple of old friends, Elvin Bishop and Taj Mahal. Muldaur reveals how Spivey helped get her her first big break in the music business, and what words of wisdom she was given along the way.

People in this episode

Host: Tony Peters

Guest: Maria Muldaur

Topics covered

• blues
• music history
• female artists
• mentorship
• album release

Keywords

• Maria Muldaur
• Victoria Spivey
• blues music
• Grammy nominations
• One Hour Mama

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nola Blue Records

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