Artist Profile: Ruthie Foster
March 23, 2023
• A conversation with a talented artist who delivered a knock-out performance at the Great Hall Concert series in March 2023.
The Great Hall Concert series has brought in a number of high-caliber performances in the past, and 2023 kicked off with a steller performance by singer and songwriter Ruthie Foster. Her combination of jazz and blues struck a chord with the sold-out crowd. In this piece we speak with her about her career and her inspiration, as well as the impact of her music in our time.
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