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through the years. In 2008 Lindahl published
the critically acclaimed photography
book Blue Shots. It consists of 100 pictures
of blues musicians, captured both at work
onstage and in their everyday lives with
friends and at home with their families. The
book is more than just portraits of artists;
it also captures who they are. H
Radio Station KZUM
KZUM, the oldest independent,
noncommercial,
listenersponsored
radio
station in Nebraska,
has been bringing
the blues to Lincoln
since 1978. The
air staff consists of
around 90 volunteer
programmers who work hard to bring great
shows to the airwaves every week. There
is a variety of popular programming on
KZUM, but the blues content is perhaps
what is most closely associated with the
station. KZUM has consistently put the
blues at the forefront of its diverse schedule,
having long dedicated afternoon drivetime
programming to the blues. Each week
includes 28 hours of blues programming,
along with many more hours of roots-music
programs that include a healthy dose
of the blues. The station’s commitment to
the genre extends beyond the airwaves,
as KZUM has served for many years as
the nonprofit partner for ZooFest, the Zoo
Bar’s annual multi-day outdoor blues festival
in the streets of downtown Lincoln, and
has worked for the last two years to host
a free community concert series in a local
park. As the region’s only outlet for regularly
aired blues and roots music, KZUM
continues to work hard to preserve and
develop the fertile music scene in southeastern
Nebraska. H
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