Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise moves from the sophisticated jazz and vocal performances of the opening hour […]
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Rhythm, Blues, and Gospel Without Borders
Hour Two of Blues Before Sunrise is a musical journey that moves effortlessly through rhythm & blues, early jump music, […]
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Harlem’s Soundtrack: The Music of a Legendary Neighborhood
The celebration of Harlem continues in Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise, expanding upon the neighborhood’s enormous influence […]
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Rhythm, Blues, and a Powerful Gospel Finish
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise delivers a seamless blend of postwar rhythm and blues before transitioning into […]
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Sonny Thompson and the Miracle Records Sound
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise shines a well-deserved spotlight on pianist, bandleader, songwriter, and producer Sonny Thompson, […]
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Rhythm & Blues, Classic Blues, and Gospel Inspirations
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise travels through a wide range of musical styles, connecting postwar rhythm and […]
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Rhythm & Blues Roots and Gospel Inspirations
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise explores the rich territory where postwar rhythm and blues meets traditional gospel […]
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Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, and the Johnny Otis Connection
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise showcases the vibrant sounds of postwar rhythm and blues while also making […]
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Aristocrat Records and the Sound of Postwar Chicago
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise begins the program’s deep exploration of Aristocrat Records, the small Chicago label […]