In a 1996 Fresh Air interview, Bonnie Raitt, a Kennedy Center Honoree, opens up about her musical influences and career journey. She reflects on her close ties with iconic blues artists like Mississippi Fred McDowell and Sippie Wallace, explaining how they shaped her style and perspective. Raitt shares captivating stories from touring with these legends and discusses the unique challenges she faced as a young, white woman in the blues scene. The conversation also explores her experience recording a tribute album with her father, a Broadway star, which highlights her versatile musical talents.
