About this episode

The episode features an interview with Grammy nominated Blues musician Jontavious Willis, discussing his dedication to preserving old school Blues.

As Season six rolls onward, we are pleased to welcome another member of the NEXT generation of the Blues, Grammy nominated musician, Mr. Jontavious Willis. From the time this young man heard Muddy Waters, he says it changed his life. As a 19 year old, he was invited to joining the legendary Taj Mahal on stage, and he has never looked back. This young man, in his own words, is dedicated to preserving the tradition of old school Blues. Check out this episode, then do me a favor and tell everyone you know about him! Website: https://jontaviouswillis.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JontaviousWillis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jontaviouswillis Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73IlVk80PrVQlPW92IEv4r?si=CoIsYzU9RxW1zRXSQ4StYA _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blues Society Friends of Time Signatures _______ Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive Website: Killer Blues Headstone Project Website: Blues Society Radio Network Website: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

People in this episode

Host: Jim Ervin

Guest: Jontavious Willis

Topics covered

• Blues music
• musical tradition
• Grammy nominated artist
• music history
• young musicians

Keywords

• Jontavious Willis
• Blues
• Muddy Waters
• Taj Mahal
• music tradition
• Grammy nominated

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues Archive, Killer Blues Headstone Project, Blues Society Radio Network, Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Capital Area Blues Society

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