In Studio Performances

Sharon Jones

February 20, 2009 at 3:37pm

Sharon Jones in-studio, 1-30-09

Recording engineer: Steven Kray

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Sharon Jones shows us that her energy on stage is no showtime-only penomenon. The Dap-Kings frontwoman holds court on Beyonce, being in the right place at the right time, and the long ascension to her distinction as The Queen of Funk.

Interview outtakes to come...

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