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Papa J and Richard
Orange County
A sensation duo that continues to create smooth and soulful Blues compositions, Papa J & Richard are maestros when it comes to enriching Blues and Acoustic music.
Papa J, named as Jeffrey Hudson at birth and later adopting his artistic name, was raised in South Central Los Angeles and got into the musical scene as a young child. The budding artist began performing when he was 14 and has continued to enthrall and experiment with his talents and musical tastes till date. Today, the 70-year-old is as driven as he was when he first got into music to imbue his music with a unique spirit and beauty.
A recipient of the 2010 Producers Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year at the 20th Annual LA Music Awards, Papa J is a proud flag-bearer of the Blues genre. Papa J was also nominated for the prestigious 2012 American, Blues & Roots Artist of the Year Award at the Annual LA Music Awards and continues to meld and marry his music with soulful and raw songwriting.