{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 201 | Valerie June","description":"PODCAST &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u201cCall Me a Fool\u201d is up for best American roots song because there\u2019s no category for most transcendent modern soul ballad that feels like foundational gospel.&amp;nbsp;For people who love Motown and the Alabama Shakes, Adele and Al Green, there\u2019s Valerie June. For anyone who loves music, there\u2019s Valerie June. Boston Herald &amp;nbsp; There\u2019s only one Valerie June. &amp;nbsp;Vocally, emotionally, mentally, and creatively &amp;nbsp;Tennessee\u2019s Valerie June completely stands out in an artistic world filled with stunning sameness. In her career and creative decisions, she shows respect for those who came before her.&amp;nbsp; We talk about Mavis Staples&amp;nbsp;who Valerie June calls Saint Mavis and Memphis legend&amp;nbsp;Carla Thomas her partner on the Grammy-nominated Call me a Fool. She\u2019s on a busy tour now. Using everything from a 13 piece orchestra to herself and a bassist. Valerie June\u2019s latest album is&amp;nbsp;The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers... Also, watch out for a new single Use Me. Greatness. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Mulligan Stew","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mulliganstew.ca\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/22655246\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/840000\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/124628021"}