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ALLIGATOR RECORDS PRESS RELEASE

NEW ALBUM FROM SHEMEKIA COPELAND TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 17

Singing sensation Shemekia Copeland returns with a stunning and adventurous new release, TALKING TO STRANGERS (ALCD 4887). Coming off the heels of her previous CD (the Grammy (c) - nominated WICKED), the new album finds Shemekia stretching out farther than ever before, her music treading the ground where blues and soul meet rock and roll. TALKING TO STRANGERS was produced by legendary musician Dr. John and features performances with both Copeland's and Dr. John's touring bands. The album showcases Shemekia Copeland as a fresh and creative artist full of raw talent and deep emotions who crosses genres and generations with ease.

TALKING TO STRANGERS is, in Shemekia's words, "the best yet." Recorded in New York City and brilliantly produced by Dr. John (who also adds his piano prowess to the mix), the album pushes Shemekia to new heights. Copeland's range and maturity shine through, and her winning personality and sly sense of fun make this an album sure to please longtime fans as well as bring many more new ones into the fold. "This album is Shemekia Copeland," she recently told Blues Revue. "Just laid-back and funky and natural and cool. I love it."

Anyone who purchases the CD from Amazon.com any time between August 20 and September 17 will have access to listen to a stream of the entire album until they receive their CD.

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