The year 2015 is nearly over and what have I learned during the past year? I learned that it was a difficult year for family issues. But beyond that, I learned that the more things change, the more they stay the same. I am in the twilight of my years and I am still searching for answers as to why we human beings are so inhumane to other humans.

This evening's music features blues singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill who frequently recorded with Louis Armstrong and Tampa Red.

This evening's music features Texas blues and boogie-woogie piano player Dave Alexander aka Omar Sharriff.

This evening's music features New Orleans r&b singer and self-appointed "Emperor of the Universe," Ernie K-Doe.