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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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 […]
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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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From Classic Blues Roots to Rock ’n’ Roll Fire
This week’s Blues Before Sunrise (4/26/26) unfolds as a wide-ranging journey through the evolution of blues and its many offshoots, […]
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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 […]
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Rhythm, Storytelling, and the Sacred Turn
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise moves with a steady, confident stride through classic rhythm and blues, early […]
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No Theme, No Limits
This week’s Blues Before Sunrise (4/12/26) operates without a formal theme, but that absence becomes its greatest strength. Free from […]
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Blues, R&B, and the Spirit in Between
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise settles into a rich and expressive blend of rhythm and blues, classic […]
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Heartache, Groove, and the Rise of Rhythm & Blues
Hour Two of this week’s Blues Before Sunrise settles into a rich blend of blues, early rhythm and blues, and […]