November 17 may look like just another date on the calendar, but in the world of blues and its far-reaching influence, it holds remarkable significance. In this episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins uncovers the unseen importance of November 17—a day that gave us Jack Owens, the haunting voice of the Bentonia blues; Tab Benoit, the bayou guitarist whose mission extends from music to environmental activism; and Jeff Buckley, the genre-defying artist whose love for Robert Johnson shaped his emotional soundscapes.

We also revisit Elton John’s legendary 11/17/70 live recording, a performance that captured the raw, blues-infused energy of his early career. Together, these stories reveal how the blues is not a relic of the past but a living tradition—passed from porch to juke joint to festival stage, evolving across generations and geographies.

Tune in as we celebrate the haunting minor keys of Mississippi, the swampy grooves of Louisiana, and the timeless emotional power that continues to ripple through rock, folk, and beyond. November 17 proves that even ordinary dates can hold extraordinary meaning in the soundtrack of American music.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

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