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WNUR-FM's Sunday afternoon tribute to the Blues, part of the diverse lineup broadcasting from Northwestern University on 89.3FM, streaming at www.wnur.org.

06/06/2024

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Giles Robson has created a truly beautiful and soulful testament to a handful of Blues immortals that you will love all over again.
Everything else I have to say about this is in the liner notes, which I was honored - and inspired - to write.
Give it a listen. Son House, Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy II, Junior Wells and Big Bill Broonzy will be glad you did.

02/01/2024

The Howlin' Wolf was the first significant Black Historic figure that I ever saw up close. I have still never seen anyone like him. I am proud to be able to stand in front of an audience, whether an audience of one or a full auditorium, and share the powerful impact Black History - and its heroes like Howlin' Wolf - has on me every day. The Blues is my favorite part of American History, reflective of the voices of protest, the resilience of spirit, the inspiring imagination and the undaunted swagger that combined to create the most resonant, relevant and impactful music the world has ever known. If you can't catch me at the Black History Month celebration at Glenwood-Lynwood Library next Wednesday, February 7 (I'm also doing some private gigs), I'll be joining my writing partner, Derrick Procell at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake on Feb 15 for a big night of our protest and activist music....most of it just drippin' with the Blues.
Check with me or Derrick for deets, and whether you make it to these gigs or not, you'll have a richer Black History Month experience if you can listen to a little Blues every day....and go to YouTube to actually see what these Bluesicians looked like. And, between you and me, you'll have a richer Black History Month experience if you can make it last 12 months a year, because whether you've noticed it or not, Black History is with us every day. And that's a good thing.
And don't miss my return to WNUR 89.3 fm wnur.org on Feb 11 at 2pm Chi Time.

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