Ruthie Foster, “Singing the Blues” from ‘Promise of a Brand New Day’ (2014): One Track Mind
Ruthie Foster sets the stage for ‘Promise of a Brand New Day’ with a light-filled paean to the healing powers of song.
Ruthie Foster sets the stage for ‘Promise of a Brand New Day’ with a light-filled paean to the healing powers of song.
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