This 12 months’s annual 30A Songwriters Competition happened again in January, drawing over 175 artists who carry out at venues alongside the Emerald Coast in Northwestern Florida. Sunshine, surf and songs. What might be higher?

In partnership with our mates at WMOT, we’re enjoying again some standout periods for you. At the moment, it is the music of The Reverend Shawn Amos. For many years, Amos has combined blues, roots, gospel and rock to large impact. As well as, he is additionally an creator and producer. He first visited World Cafe in 2005, for the discharge of his album Thank You Shirl-ee Might (A Love Story). His new album, Soul Brother No. 1, was launched final month. Take pleasure in.

Thanks to WMOT’s Jessie Scott; Erika Nalow for recording and mixing this session; and Jessica Rigsby and Kinsey McBride for capturing it on video.

This episode of World Cafe was produced by Will Loftus. The online construct was created by Miguel Perez. Our senior producer is Kimberly Junod and our engineer is Chris Williams. Our programming and reserving coordinator is Chelsea Johnson.