By Pat Sanders, Alabama Public Radio
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Florence, AL – The W.C. Handy Festival is set to begin July 20th with its usual musical offerings in jazz and blues. It honors the man who helped popularize both genres of music. Pat Sanders with our University of North Alabama Bureau spoke with Tori Bailey, chairperson of this year's festival.