About this episode
This episode explores the influential figures and history of blues music.
Sonny Boy Williamson, J B Lenor, Little Walter, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, T Bone Walker, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Texas Playboys, Bessie Smith, Loui Amstrong, Midge Marsden, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, Billie Holliday.
People in this episode
Hosts: Rodrigo Hill, Xavier Meade
Topics covered
- blues music
- musical history
- famous musicians
- music genres
- influential artists
Keywords
- blues
- Sonny Boy Williamson
- Billie Holliday
- music history
- famous musicians
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Texas Playboys
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