So much of today’s music takes inspiration from the Blues, but where did Blues music itself come from?
Kate is joined by Lamont Jack Pearley - applied folklorist, ethnographer and historian of African American traditional music - who takes us through the history of Blues music, from influence to appropriation.
WARNING there are adult words and discussions of racism in this episode
Produced by Charlotte Long and Sophie Gee. Mixed by Joseph Knight.
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