Episode 3: Vaneese Thomas

Authors

Vaneese Thomas
Rev. Shawn Amos

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

6-16-2021

Disclaimer

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Abstract

Vaneese is the daughter of famed musician and producer, Rufus Thomas. She talks about the legacy and pain of Memphis, the role of black women in the music business and why she fought singing for so long. The Rev also shares a story about seeing her father perform when he was only five years-old.

Interview date: 16 April 2021
Podcast first aired: 16 June 2021

Relational Format

audio recording

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Vaneese and Amos, Rev. Shawn, "Episode 3: Vaneese Thomas" (2021). Reverend Shawn Amos Podcast. 3.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/amos_podcast/3