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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