“The power of her emotional delivery and her voice”

Shemekia Copeland performed at the Bull Durham Blues Festival in 2007 and 2015, and after each performance audience members marveled at the power of her emotional delivery and her voice. Copeland’s voice has a wide range, from rocking blues (like “Who Stole My Radio?” from her album “The Soul Truth”) or slower ballads (like “Lord Help the Poor and Needy” from her recent album “Outskirts of Love”).

“Why it’s strong, I have no idea,” Copeland said in a phone interview from her home in Chicago. “My father had a great voice, and my mom too. I take care of myself, at least I try to,” she said.

By Cliff Bellamy before Shemekia’s performance on Friday, April 21, at Memorial Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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