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 […]
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Rhythm & Blues, Ethel Waters, and the Road Toward Gospel
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise creates a fascinating bridge between postwar rhythm & blues, sophisticated vocal jazz, […]
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Postwar Rhythm & Blues with Gospel at the Edges
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise moves confidently into the postwar years, blending jump blues, early rhythm & […]
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Rhythm, Blues, and the Road to Soul
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise shifts the program firmly into the postwar years, where blues begins to […]
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Rhythm, Roots, and the Road to the Piano Spotlight
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise bridges the polished swing of the opening hour and the deep piano […]