“B.B. King: Live In Africa captures the legendary blues guitarist's 1974 performance in Kinshasa, Zaire. This concert was part of a three-day celebration of black sports and music that also featured the "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight championship fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali…his performances of "The Thrill Is Gone," "Sweet Sixteen," "I Like to Live the Love," and "Why I Sing the Blues" rank among his best.” Heather Pares

I’ve pulled together a cracking show for the last new program of the year.

BB and the band are absolutely on fire on this set and I’ve also included new releases from Shemekia Copeland, Chris Cain, Eddie 9v, Ruthie Foster, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Sonny Gullage, Duke Robillard, Jimmy Carpenter and Eric Bibb.