Andrea Swensson Goes ‘Deeper’ in New Book About Cornbread Harris

Author and journalist Andrea Swensson (above; R), along with Youa Vang, Vice President of the Ramsey County Historical Society (above; L), visited The Afternoon Cruise to discuss an event happening at the RCHS on Thursday, September 12 surrounding Swensson’s latest book, Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris.

Co-presented by Jazz88, History Revealed: Deeper Blues will feature Swensson reading from, and signing copies of, the new book while the book’s subject, Cornbread Harris, will also make an appearance at the event. Hear our conversation below for more context on Cornbread’s remarkable life and Swensson’s lovingly crafted portrayal of that life.

Full interview:

This interview aired 08/19/24 on The Afternoon Cruise

 

 

 


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