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Bluebird Blues

on BBC Radio 3

Francis Wilford-Smith traces the development of the blues as reflected by the Bluebird record label.
6: 1937, The stars begin to shine
Commercial success for pianist Walter Davis and guitarist Tampa Red leads to further recordings, and Sonny Boy Williamson cuts his first disc.
Producer Derek Drescher

Contributors

Unknown:
Francis Wilford-Smith
Pianist:
Walter Davis
Pianist:
Sonny Boy Williamson
Producer:
Derek Drescher

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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