On this episode of Jack Dappa Blues, I sit down with the legendary Chicago Beau (Lincoln T. Beauchamp Jr.)—musician, author, publisher, poet, cultural commentator, and one of the great living voices of Black music and Blues culture. For decades, Chicago Beau has created, documented, and protected Black artistic expression through music, literature, and fearless storytelling.Together, we explore a lifetime shaped by the Blues, from Chicago's South Side to stages around the world. This conversation moves beyond performance to examine memory, community, Black cultural identity, artistic independence, and the responsibility of preserving our stories on our own terms.This is more than an interview—it's an oral history.If you're interested in:The history of the Chicago BluesBlack cultural preservationBlues folklore and oral traditionIndependent Black publishingThe relationship between music, community, and social historyThe voices of the elders who helped shape Blues culture...this episode is for you.At Jack Dappa Blues, we believe the Blues is more than music—it is history, memory, and a cultural archive carried through the voices of Black people. Conversations like this help preserve that archive for future generations.If you enjoy this episode, please:LikeLeave a commentSubscribeShare this interview to help preserve the stories of our Blues elders.Learn more about Chicago Beau:Official WebsiteFollow Jack Dappa Blues:🌐 https://jackdappabluesradio.tv🌐 https://lamontjackpearley.com