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Louisiana Red is a downhome blues master who performed with an unabashed energy of raw emotion. In total, he recorded almost 50 albums during a car...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio, Public Radio East, WLPR , KDLG and more


  • Added: Jun 22, 2018
  • Length: 58:18
  • Purchases: 16
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Known as the "Chief", the legendary blues icon performed from 1950 to 2018. He cut over 17 albums which earned him a Grammy nomination and a handfu...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Raven Radio, WLPR , KMUW, KDLG and more


  • Added: Jun 15, 2018
  • Length: 58:30
  • Purchases: 16
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Famed sou-funk singer, Sweet Pea Atkinson of the 80's hitmakers Was (Not Was) releases his first solo studio effort in 30 years for Blue Note Recor...

Bought by WLPR , WART FM, Goat Radio, Public Radio East, WSLR and more


  • Added: Jun 08, 2018
  • Length: 58:07
  • Purchases: 13
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Westcoast blues great, Johnny Tucker talks about the release of his first studio effort in over a decade called, ‘Seven Day Blues’ on the High John...

Bought by WLPR , WART FM, WSLR, WEAA, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Jun 01, 2018
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 13
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Anson Funderburgh is a blues guitar master who is best known as the band leader for the Texas hallmarks Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets. Recently...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , WART FM, Goat Radio, WEAA and more


  • Added: May 11, 2018
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 13
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With a career spanning forty years, award-winning soul, blues and R&B star, Curtis Salgado is a one-of-a-kind talent whose music is as compelling a...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , WART FM, GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East and more


  • Added: Apr 13, 2018
  • Length: 58:21
  • Purchases: 10
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Blues guitar ace, Bernard Allison marks his return to Ruf records with “Let It Go”, another solid studio album to his already distinguished recordi...

Bought by Public Radio East, WLPR , KMUW, WART FM, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Mar 30, 2018
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 12
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Crooner and harmonica ace, Quique Gómez hails from Madrid and has spread his authentic Chicago blues all over the world.

Bought by WLPR , WART FM, GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, RadioFreePalmer and more


  • Added: Mar 02, 2018
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 10
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Wine, chocolate, and flowers. We talk with experts about these Valentine's Day essentials.

Bought by KRDP, WVAS, WJCU, and WNMU-FM


  • Added: Feb 09, 2018
  • Length: 28:58
  • Purchases: 4
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Wine, chocolate, and flowers. We talk with experts about these Valentine's Day essentials.

Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., WMUU-LP, WCMU Michigan, KKRN, and KEDT


  • Added: Feb 09, 2018
  • Length: 53:54
  • Purchases: 5
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Wildly fun, musically fearless and bursting with bravado, Alligator recording artists Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have created one of the blues’ mo...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), RadioFreePalmer, Public Radio East, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 05, 2018
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 8
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John Tefteller is a world-renowned collector of rare records and 78’s.

Bought by Public Radio East, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio, Public Radio East, KRPS and more


  • Added: Dec 29, 2017
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 7
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Jimi Primetime Smith is back on the circuit from appearances at blues festivals to an upcoming live recording session. He was groomed to join the f...

Bought by WART FM, WYAP, WTJU, Public Radio East, GCR (Global Community Radio) and more


  • Added: Oct 13, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 9
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Alligator recording artist Tommy Castro is a Westcoast blues legend who is one of the most recognizable names in the business. The 2010 BB King Ent...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WEAA, Prairie Public, WTJU and more


  • Added: Oct 06, 2017
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 13
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Mike Zito is one of the leading contemporary blues artists on the scene today. Mike continues his success with Ruf Records on his latest release, M...

Bought by Public Radio East, WTJU, GCR (Global Community Radio), Spokane Public Radio, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 22, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Dorothy Ellis is better known by her stage name, Miss Blues. Today, Miss Blues is considered a legend in Oklahoma and appropriately resides in the ...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KGOU, WTJU, Public Radio East, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 15, 2017
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 10
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Joe Nosek is a Wisconsin based harmonica ace and songwriter from Chicago who founded and fronts Chicago’s favorite houserocking party band, the Cas...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, KMXT, Public Radio East, WTJU, WEAA and more


  • Added: Sep 01, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Standing 6’ 5” 300 pounds, Sugaray Rayford is a formidable force. Critics consider him to be one of the greatest and last blues shouters; in the sa...

Bought by KDLG, Public Radio East, WTJU, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS and more


  • Added: Jul 28, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 8
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John Primer and Bob Corritore are two of the top names in the blues who celebrate their sophomore studio collaboration for Delta Groove Records wit...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WLPR , GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WTJU and more


  • Added: Jul 21, 2017
  • Length: 58:17
  • Purchases: 10
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Jimi Primetime Smith was groomed to join the family business made famous by his mother, Chicago Blues legend Johnnie Mae Dunson “The Big Boss Lady....

Bought by WEAA, Public Radio East, Prairie Public, WTJU, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jul 07, 2017
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 8
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Bill “Howl-n-Madd” Perry is a living delta blues legend who’s incredible story finds him rubbing shoulders and playing behind Little Richard, J.J T...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS, WTJU and more


  • Added: Jun 23, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 7
Caption: Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass, Credit: Steve Martin
The Queen of Bluegrass joins in the show to discuss all the latest with the Rage. .Steve Martin's Unreal Bluegrass is three hours of the best Blueg...

  • Added: Jun 05, 2017
  • Length: 02:57:53
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Selwyn Birchwood is celebrating his highly anticipated second studio effort for Alligator Records, ‘Pick Your Poison’ which crafts authentic tradit...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), Public Radio East, WLPR , GCR (Global Community Radio), KBBI Alaska and more


  • Added: Jun 02, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:05
  • Purchases: 12
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Sharon Lewis is a Chicago blues diva who’s commanding vocals and strong song writing is celebrated on her second studio effort for Delmark Records,...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, WART FM, WEAA, Spokane Public Radio and more


  • Added: May 05, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 9
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Stevie J Blues is a veteran blues guitarist from Jackson, Mississippi who cut his teeth on the scene with the likes of Denise LaSalle, Shirley Brow...

Bought by WLPR , Public Radio East, Spokane Public Radio, KRPS, WTJU and more


  • Added: Apr 28, 2017
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 7