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This Week in Blues History #8 - May 20-26

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile Woodrow Adams, who made his recording debut in Memphis, this week in 1952.

Added: Mar 16, 2018
Length: 03:29

Soul Source

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

I get so much love from the customers in here. It’s better than where I came from.

Bought by PRX Remix

Added: Mar 16, 2018
Length: 03:58
Purchases: 1

This Week in Blues History #7 - May 13-19

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile Wilbert Harrison, who landed at the top of the R&B charts in 1959 — but created a headache for producer Bobby Robinson.

Added: Mar 16, 2018
Length: 03:29

This Week in Blues History #6 - May 6-12

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile harmonica wizard Little Walter, who cut "the national anthem of blues harmonica," this week in 1952.

Added: Mar 14, 2018
Length: 03:29

Vander Pearson

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

I've been here through the good times and the bad times. At one time, I was the only business on this block.

Added: Mar 12, 2018
Length: 04:16

This Week in Blues History #5 - April 29-May 5

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we take a look at one historic day of recording — May 5th, 1937 — that changed the course of blues history.

Added: Mar 09, 2018
Length: 03:29

This Week in Blues History #4 - April 22-28

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile Sleepy John Estes, who ran into a little difficulty making his way to a recording session in New York City, this week in 1938.

Added: Mar 09, 2018
Length: 03:29

This Week in Blues History #3 - April 15-21

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time we profile Lightnin' Hopkins, who, in 1954, laid down some hard rocking sides for Herald Records.

Added: Mar 07, 2018
Length: 03:29

This Week in Blues History #2 - April 8-14

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile Etta James, who landed at the top of the Billboard R&B charts this week in 1955, with "The Wallflower."

Added: Mar 05, 2018
Length: 03:29

This Week in Blues History #1 - April 1-7

From: Steve c/o Ernest Franz
Series: This Week in Blues History

This time, we profile Elmore James, who was in a recording studio in Chicago, this week in 1953.

Added: Mar 05, 2018
Length: 03:29

Blue Dimensions G01: Ida Cox and her friends, Cécile McLorin Salvant and Rhiannon Giddens

From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions

Music from the great blues singer and songwriter (from the 1920s through the 1960s) Ida Cox, and contemporary covers of her songs by Cécile McLorin...

Bought by KMUN, GCR (Global Community Radio), WRGY, KKRN, WMHT and more

Added: Jan 03, 2018
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 15

Bridge of Hope

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

Our mindsets are not just similar, but almost like we’re reading from the same book… and actually we are.

Bought by PRX Remix

Added: Dec 11, 2017
Length: 04:25
Purchases: 1

Blue Dimensions F50: "A Rift In Decorum" - Ambrose Akinmusire in concert.

From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions

Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire live in concert at The Village Vanguard, and music from the artists who inspired him over the years

Bought by KMUW, KKRN, GCR (Global Community Radio), WRGY, WMHT and more

Added: Dec 06, 2017
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 16

Blues America 117 - Tail Dragger

From: Drew Verbis
Series: Blues America

The Tail Dragger got his name from the Howlin' Wolf and is one of the most notorious singers on the Chicago blues scene over the past 35 years. He ...

Bought by KMUW, WLPR , WYAP, KRZA, Public Radio East and more

Added: Dec 01, 2017
Length: 57:55
Purchases: 10

Blue Dimensions F47: Music Of The Bassist Sort (from bands led by bass players)

From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions

Music from bands led by bass players, including Kent Miller, Kyle Eastwood, Nathan Brown, and Charles Mingus

Bought by WMOT, GCR (Global Community Radio), KEOS, KKRN, WRGY and more

Added: Nov 15, 2017
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 15

Howard E Williams III

From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits

Coming home from prison, it’s kind of hard to find a job. But I didn’t let that get to me. This is a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it.

Added: Sep 20, 2017
Length: 04:20

The Bear Speaks

From: Carol Vassar
Series: Stories & Stuff

He's a familiar face around Boston. Now hear what this mystery man has to say about music, race, street violence and bringing joy to the city he lo...

Bought by PRX Remix

Added: Sep 14, 2017
Length: 06:10
Purchases: 1

Blue Dimensions F37: Mike Boone Has An Inner Urge To Build A New Song From An Old One

From: Bluesnet Radio
Series: Blue Dimensions

On new albums, bassist Mike Boone re-invents Joe Henderson's "Inner Urge," while guitarist Russell Malone explores Bobby Hutcherson's "Little B's P...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WRGY, KKRN, WMHT, Royalton Community Radio and more