Alan Govenar – Lightnin’ Hopkins

David speaks with author Alan Govenar about his new book Lightnin Hopkins: His Life and Blues. Govenar has previously written extensively about early African-American blues and R&B, but this time takes a more focused look with his biography on blues great Lightnin’ Hopkins.

Original Air Date: 01-6-2011

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