Hour One of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise opens the program with a lively mix of swing-era jazz, theatrical vocal […]
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, […]
Prewar Blues, Barrelhouse Rhythms, and Street-Corner Storytelling
Hour Three of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise travels deep into the foundations of blues music, presenting a remarkable collection […]
Chicago Electric Blues and Raw Postwar Power
Hour Four of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise dives headfirst into electric blues, bringing together harmonica masters, slide guitar innovators, […]
After-Hours Blues, Jazz Ballads, and Late-Night Rhythm
Hour Five of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise settles into a rich after-hours atmosphere, blending sophisticated jazz vocals, organ jazz, […]
Swing-Era Energy and Jazz-Driven Blues
Hour One of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise opens with a vibrant mix of swing-era jazz, blues vocals, and rhythm-driven […]
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 & […]
The Birmingham Quartet Anthology and the Power of A Cappella Gospel
Hour Three of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise serves as the emotional and historical centerpiece of the entire program, spotlighting […]
A Gathering of Blues “Kings”
Hour Four of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise cleverly builds itself around artists carrying the name “King,” creating a loose […]
Late-Night Soul, Jazz, and Blues Reflections
Hour Five of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise settles into a calm and reflective mood, offering a graceful closing stretch […]