About this episode

This episode features music performed by notable Blues artists on July 20th.

Today’s show features music performed by Mamie Smith, Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon, and Ray Charles

People in this episode

Host: P.W. Fenton

Topics covered

• Blues history
• music
• performers
• July 20th
• historical events

Keywords

• Blues
• Mamie Smith
• Frankie Jaxon
• Ray Charles
• music history
• July 20th

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