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Classic blues from the archive and the best new releases. Featuring a session from Italian bluesman and guitar virtuoso Rudy Rotta.
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Contributors

DJ:
Paul Jones
Guitarist:
Rudy Rotta

George Melly takes a critical look at the life and art of six great 20th-century female vocalists. Tonight's programme focuses on Mildred Bailey, who was born to native American and Irish-Scottish parents but sang black music in the black style.

Contributors

Presenter:
George Melly

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