Shemekia Copeland | |
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 Copeland at the 2019 Summit on Race | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charon Shemekia Copeland |
| Born | April 10, 1979 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Electric blues,[1] gospel, R&B |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Alligator Records, Telarc (2008-2012) |
| Website | Shemekia Copeland.com |
Charon Shemekia Copeland (born April 10, 1979)[2][3] is an American electric blues vocalist.[1] To date, she has released 12 albums and been presented with eight Blues Music Awards.
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