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Michael Roach, one of thirteen children born to Ted and Sadie Roach of Washington, D.C., USA, sings   and plays guitar in an East Coast style of blues that dates back to the 1920s. After spending several   years  learning directly from such well-known figures as John Jackson, John Cephas and Jerry Ricks,  Roach has developed his own style and is now an exceptional performer. He interacts with his  audience and entertains as he plays.

For the past 30 years, Michael has conducted numerous workshops throughout the USA and Europe. As   a cultural arts performer, Michael has promoted African-American culture through the use of blues   music. He has lectured for the Smithsonian Institute (USA), Oxford University (UK) and more recently at   the University of Metz (France).

Michael is the founder of the European Blues Association and currently serves as its Chair. He is the   Director, Guitar Instructor and Vocals Teacher for the annual Blues Week at Exeter University (2000/2004). Michael also presented ?Deep Blue?, a three-part series on blues music featured on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003. It is Michael?s communication skills together with his musicianship that has enabled him to bring about a greater understanding of blues music and the Black experience.

Michael is joined by the Kalamazoo's House Band, The Blinking' Buzzards, with their special blend of early blues and jazz.

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67 High Street,

Hornsey,

Greater London,

England,

N8 7QB.