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Barbara Dane Vinyl Re-issue "I'm On My Way"

Source: Steven Kritzer
April 19, 2025

“I’m On My Way” was an early civil rights anthem, a defining moment in Dane’s legacy of artistry and activism, and is deeply rooted in blues and gospel traditions that have long served as vehicles for social commentary and calls for justice. From her early days to her groundbreaking performances alongside legends such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Willie Dixon, Earl Hines, and Louis Armstrong, the documentary film The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane paints a vivid portrait of an artist who ...

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