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August 1, 2025

Memphis Minnie: Lady Sang the Blues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZvTWa3_fdY Memphis Minnie was a female blues guitarist and singer in what was an overwhelmingly…

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August 1, 2025

Mississippi John Hurt’s Precise and Gentle Blues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAkEQpgl6MY I could only find one video of Mississippi John Hurt, which is surprising considering…

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August 1, 2025

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band is More Than Kids Using Mufflers for Guitars. Honest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VlCwLH_xWE The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, from Tupelo, Mississippi, consists of three Perry siblings: Lead guitarist Ryan,…

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August 1, 2025

One More From Washboard Sam — For the Pictures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJU_ac9hJkI I happened to see "Tow Boat Blues" by Washboard Sam after posting some of his…

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August 1, 2025

Why is Washboard Sam Forgotten?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnxeyOV0u38 Perhaps the name "Washboard Sam" implied that he was a specialty act or a lightweight.…

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August 1, 2025

Happy Birthday, Newport Jazz Festival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZU0XXaozCA This Day in Jazz History says that today is the 60th anniversary of The…

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August 1, 2025

Happy 99th Birthday, Willie Dixon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhW4EOK78Gg According to This Day in Music, Willie Dixon was born on this day in…

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August 1, 2025

Robert Nighthawk Should Be a Household Name

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMI5KHPFDns It's interesting that Robert Lee McCollum -- Robert Nighthawk -- never got the recognition accorded…

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August 1, 2025

When Great Guitarists Talk Shop, Buddy Guy is in the Conversation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU5xA6ty0a4 AllMusic's bio of blues legend Buddy Guy was written by Mark Deming. Here is…

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Robert Johnson Still is at the Crossroads

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8gUpvllN5Q Legends aren't dependent on mystery. Louis Armstrong and The Rolling Stones are legends, and…

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Memphis Minnie: Lady Sang the Blues

Mississippi John Hurt’s Precise and Gentle Blues

The Homemade Jamz Blues Band is More Than Kids Using Mufflers for Guitars. Honest.

One More From Washboard Sam — For the Pictures

Why is Washboard Sam Forgotten?

Happy Birthday, Newport Jazz Festival

Happy 99th Birthday, Willie Dixon

Robert Nighthawk Should Be a Household Name

When Great Guitarists Talk Shop, Buddy Guy is in the Conversation

Robert Johnson Still is at the Crossroads

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