This week on the program weāll hear some great acoustic blues. We have classics from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Son House, Blind Willie Johnson, Frank Hovington and new releases from Grammy winner Cedric Burnside, and Bonnie Raitt. Weāll feature … Continue reading →
Introduction ā āSamson and Delilahā Last monthās post on āOld Bill Rolling Pinā inspired our musical exploration for today.Ā Youāll recall that post relied on an understanding of ācodedā lyrics as a safe way for black folks to express a … Continue reading →
āThe way the band kept playing was a noble thing. I heard them first while still we were working wireless, when there was a ragtime tune for us, and the last I saw of the band, when I was floating … Continue reading →
āGeorgia Leeā isnāt the song I planned for today. I wanted a break from the heavy stuff. I was working on something lighter, and if it was a real-life story, it was one that occurred well before my lifetime. My … Continue reading →
