Blues artist Shemekia Copeland zeroes in on social issues

The singer will perform at the Kessler Theater in Dallas on Dec. 7.

Grammy-nominated blues singer Shemekia Copeland tackles serious subjects like racism, gun violence and climate change in her music. Copeland — the daughter of Texas blues legend Johnny “Clyde” Copeland — will perform Dec. 7 at the Kessler Theater in Dallas.It’s nearly impossible to be a blues artist without singing about love, lust and getting your heart stomped on. And Shemekia Copeland has certainly sung her share of songs about those topics.

And he always said, “Don’t read the press: If it’s good, you’ll become cocky and arrogant, and if it’s bad, you become bitter and angry.” It’s so funny, ‘cause I meet people who are both ways, and I’m like, “Hmmm … you’ve been reading your press.

Even though this album is lighter than past ones, you continue to tackle heavy topics. What are you aiming for, lyrically?

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