From the halls of the Senate to the gentle strings of Mississippi John Hurt, today we explore how March 8th shaped the soul of the blues.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] - Introduction

[00:43] - The Cultural Landscape

[01:17] - The Political Climate

[02:01] - Exploring The Music

[02:31] - Births

[03:00] - Passings

[03:21] - Conclusion

KEY FIGURES MENTIONED:

Mississippi John Hurt (1893–1966)

Willie King (1943–2009)

P.B.S. Pinchback (1837–1921)

Henry L. Marsh III (Born 1933)

MUSIC:

Mississippi John Hurt - Candy Man

Willie King - I Am The Blues

Ma Rainey - Prove It On Me Blues

FURTHER READING:

Cultural - International Women's Day

Political - Henry L. Marsh, III

Music - Mississippi John Hurt

Music - Willie King

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