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The American blues pianist who made Halifax home

‘Champion’ Jack Dupree fled America in the 60s and found his way to Ovenden.

‘Champion’ Jack Dupree fled racial persecution in America and found his way to Ovenden in West Yorkshire. As part of Culturedale Black History Month celebrations, a brand-new show which tells the amazing story of Jack is touring the area, Mick Martin from the project speaks to Gayle Lofthouse.
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