UPC: 710347211518 Back to the Roots: A Look at Joanne Shaw Taylor's Breakthrough Moment in 2009 "I have played with all sorts of blues musicians all over the world, I even made a film Deep Blues where I went to Mississippi and recorded some legendary players such as R.L Burnside and Jesse -Mae Hemphill. Last year I heard something I thought I would never hear....a British White Girl playing blues guitar so deep and passionately it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end!" (Dave Stewart/Eurythmics). When blues legend Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) spoke these words, music history was in the making - but that was more than 15 years ago. Stewart's enthusiasm was no coincidence: at just 16 years old, Joanne was already turning heads with her unique blend of technique, soul, and maturity - prompting him to invite her to join his project D.U.P. With White Sugar , released in 2009 and recorded in Memphis under the guidance of legendary producer Jim Gaines, the young Brit laid the foundation for what would become a remarkable career. The ten tracks - full of heart, blues tradition, and her unmistakable style - were far more than a promise: they were a statement. Today - many years, albums, and international tours later - this debut milestone feels more powerful than ever.