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Chicago Beau ...Lincoln T. Beauchamp, Jr. (February 13, 1949), known as Chicago Beau, is an American blues singer, harmonica player, percussionist, bandleader and producer. He has recorded with some of the most respected names in music for over 30 years.

A celebrated author, in 1988 he founded the Literati Internazionale, a publishing company dedicated to multi-culturalism. He lectures in Universities, Schools, and music festivals on the topics: 'The Evolution of Blues as Language and Literature,’ and ‘History of Music Along the Mississippi River.’ He is a respected historian, as well as an advocate for the preservation and continued growth of Blues music.

He continues to tour and is an active part of the music and literature community in Chicago.


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http://greatblackmusicproject.org/en/registry/chicago-beau

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-06-06/entertainment/ct-ae-0606-blues-20100606_1_chicago-blues-chicago-beau-blueswomen http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/49wte4yf9780252034404.html http://www.indiana.edu/~jofr/review.php?id=1097

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  • [1] 'Chicago Beau' website