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Fruteland Jackson
Meet Fruteland
Fruteland Jackson is a talented musician with a rich history in the blues scene. With a career spanning decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful performances. His impressive resume includes collaborations with renowned artists and multiple awards for his contributions to music. Currently, Fruteland is working on exciting new recordings that promise to showcase his musical genius.
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Solo Acoustic Musician Sevices * Oral Historian *Blues Lecturer and Storyteller
B. Greenaway
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Library Adult Programming
"The Emergence and Evovlement of Blues Music in American Culture"
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Discover the power of the spoken word with "NOMMO" and The African Connection.
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Explore the legacy of W.C. Handy, The Father of the Blues, in the Mississippi, East Texas, and Piedmont Regions of the Southern United States.
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Learn about the Urban Conversion and the Roots of Rock and Roll through the Chicago Blues Tradition and the legendary musician Willie Dixon in this Q&A.
American Library Association, Lyons Public Library, Palos Park Library, Anaconda Public Library, Glen Ellyn Public Library, Bensenville Public Library, and South Holland Library. Alsip/Marionette Public Library, Midlothian Public Library, MT Prospect Public Library, Vernon Area Public Library District, Libertyville High School, Waukegan Jewish Museum, and the Levy Center for Seniors.
Past visits in Chicago and its suburbs include:
Explore Blues Music Through Song and Lecture
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What is Blues 101
"Blues 101" is a guide with 3 HD video sessions for presenting Blues music in school programs. Created by Freland Jackson, it aims to help educators and artists effectively reach students. Download the program below.
Our Aim
We made a DVD called "Blues 101" to promote Blues music for grades K-12. It has 3 HD videos with Fruteland Jackson and helps educators and artists keep Blues music alive. It also has information on organizing blues in school programs.
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Each video is $14.95 for ONLINE STREAMING
Videos can be downloaded and watched on a computer, cellphone, or SMART TV.
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Hardcopy DVD 34.95 + S&H
ELEMENTARY GRADES
BLUES 101
GET ALL 3 VIDEOS PLUS TUTORIALS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES
BLUES 101
A link to supplementary materials for the DVD will be emailed after the purchase.
For Educators and Artists or individuals interested in keeping the"Blues Alive."
HIGH SCHOOL GRADES
BLUES 101
Magazines may email frutejack@gmail.com to request a Review Copy
Supplementary Tutorial and Guides for Organizing and Administering Blues in the Schools Programs are $19.95
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Refund Policy
NOTE: Opened videos can only be exchanged for an identical item within 15 days with proof of purchase. Digital products are non-refundable.
NEWS, REVIEWS, ARTICLES and Misc
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Fruteland Jackson is a HISTORYMAKER
Fruteland Jackson is The Blues Foundation's Keeping the Blues Alive Recipient
Fruteland Jackson is a Five Time Blues Music Award Nominee Best Album-Best Artist
"One-Millionth Student" Blues in the Schools Celebration.
Piedmont Blues Society Greensboro, NC 2010
All YouTube Videos - Fruteland Jackson Channel
Video of "Windy City" by Fruteland Jackson and Inna Melnikov
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Tour Schedule
Where is My Good Man At
was written by Memphs Minnie
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Ask Amazon Alexa to Play Fruteland Jackson's Music
Five-Time Blues Music Award Nominee
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All of Fruteland's songs can be heard on YouTube or Amazon Echo's Alexa
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CD's include:
Tell Me What You Say.
Blues 2.0.
I Claim Nothing But the Blues.
STORYTELLING
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Singing The Blues with Stories narrated by Fruteland Jackson include "The Life and Legend of Robert Johnson" and Sterwball(The Blind Racehorse.
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