Morning Blend host Dorrie Nutt spoke with musician Willie Ruff back in 2019 in an hour long interview. We are re-airing this in memory of Willie, who passed away on Dec 24, 2023 at the age of 92.
Special: a re-airing of the Morning Blend 2019 Interview with Willie Ruff 1931-2023
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