The opening hour of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise sets an upbeat tone with an energetic blend of swing, jump […]
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, […]
Who’s Who in the Mississippi Delta
Hour Three serves as the centerpiece of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise, offering listeners a concise but powerful introduction to […]
Bobby Robinson’s Fire Label Burns Bright
Hour Four shines the spotlight on one of the great independent record companies of the postwar era: Fire Records, the […]
Late-Night Blues, Jazz, and Rhythm to Close the Evening
The final hour of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise eases listeners into the night with a relaxed blend of jazz, […]
A Musical Salute to Harlem’s Golden Age
This week’s Blues Before Sunrise opens with a vibrant tribute to one of America’s most influential cultural landmarks: Harlem. Originally […]
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 […]
Blues Classics from the Remarkable Year of 1941
Hour Three of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise turns the clock back to one of the most important years in […]
The Complete Recorded Legacy of L.C. McKinley
Hour Four of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise is devoted entirely to one of Chicago blues’ most overlooked talents, guitarist […]
A Sophisticated Finale of Jazz and Chicago Blues
The final hour of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise provides a fitting conclusion to an exceptional broadcast, blending smooth jazz, […]