The Ark http://wemu.org en Detroiter Bettye LaVette Tops "Sweet 16" From October 15th to 21st. http://wemu.org/post/detroiter-bettye-lavette-tops-sweet-16-october-15th-21st <p>Supporting regional musicians with airplay remains a highest priority at WEMU.&nbsp; As you peruse the "Sweet 16" for October 15th through the 21st, take note of the many recordings on the list with regional connections including the topper, "Thankful 'N Thoughtful" by Detroiter, soul siren Bettye LaVette.</p> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:17:32 +0000 Linda Yohn 21191 at http://wemu.org Detroiter Bettye LaVette Tops "Sweet 16" From October 15th to 21st. SHEMEKIA COPELAND ROCKS HER WAY BACK UP TO THE TOP OF WEMU'S "SWEET 16"! http://wemu.org/post/shemekia-copeland-rocks-her-way-back-top-wemus-sweet-16 <p>In anticipation of her appearance at The Ark on October 11th, WEMU hosts featured the outstanding new CD "33 1/3" by the new "Queen of the Blues", Shemekia Copeland.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ms. Copeland actually comes from blues royalty&nbsp; --&nbsp; her father is the legendary blues guitarist and composer, Johnny Clyde Copeland.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:58:54 +0000 Linda Yohn 20613 at http://wemu.org SHEMEKIA COPELAND ROCKS HER WAY BACK UP TO THE TOP OF WEMU'S "SWEET 16"!