Linda Hopkins

Linda Hopkins started singing Gospel early in her father’s church only to be discovered by Mahalia Jackson at age 11 and then touring with Jackson’s Southern Harp Spiritual Singers. Later moving into Jazz after hearing greats like Bessie Smith aka Empress of the Blues remains to this day her main inspiration. Linda’s 1977 release of “It’s In Your Blood” on Columbia lends itself brilliantly to Linda’s vocal range and that bass line is right on. Linda has starred on Broadway and continues to tour to this day and has her own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Enjoy!

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