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Eric Bibb on why the blues are 'bigger than life'

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A smiling man in a wide brimmed hat, strumming an acoustic guitar
Blues musician Eric Bibb(Supplied)

Eric Bib is a Grammy-nominated blues singer and songwriter with over 40 albums.

Growing up in New York, he had music influences all round; his father Leon was a musical theatre singer and his godfather was singer and activist, Paul Robeson.

Eric sat down with Suzanne to discuss the role music plays in activism, his life, and some of the songs that shaped him.

Howlin' Wolf - Moanin' At Midnight

J.B Lenoir - Alabama March

Sidiki Diabate & Djelimady Sissoko - Kayra

Bobby Womack - I'm Through Trying To Prove My Love To You

Mavis Staples - God Is Not Sleeping

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