Winners of the CD 'DELUXE EDITION' from Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women
Contest winners Bill T. and Kelly S!

"Saucy, take-no-guff blues with contagious roadhouse rhythms and enough brass to stock a knuckle factory".   ~ ~ People Magazine

Q: This member of Saffire also happens to be gifted in another area - she was honored as Virginia State Teacher of the Year, 1982!

Who was she?

A: Gaye Adegbalola

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With the release of their self-titled Alligator debut album back in 1990, Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women burst on the blues scene at a time when male-dominated, electric guitar-fueled bands ruled the roost. With their infectious acoustic blues Saffire reestablished and updated the long tradition of uppity women blues singers like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace and Memphis Minnie.

Mixing first-rate musicianship with equal parts of sass, soul and humor, Saffire unleashed unforgettable originals-composed with humor and poignancy-alongside definitive versions of classic blues songs. Living Blues raved, "Saffire effectively bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary blues with grit, unpredictability and authority."Thanks to the undeniable talents, sassy attitudes and constant touring of pianist/guitarist/vocalist Ann Rabson, guitarist/harmonicist/ vocalist Gaye Adegbalola and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Andra Faye, Saffire have continued to spread their message wide and far. Over the course of six outstanding studio albums and one foot-stomping live release, Saffire--The Uppity Blues Women have earned legions of fans of all ages and genders all across the country and around the world. DELUXE EDITION captures some of the best songs and performances from these releases, featuring over 75 minutes of material selected by the band.

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