Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 22nd in blues history.

November 22nd—a single date that reveals the blues as a living tradition, constantly evolving while staying true to its emotional core. From Bunny Berigan’s 1938 recording of Jelly Roll Blues and the Miles Davis Quintet’s groundbreaking Carnegie Hall debut, to Bob Dylan’s early blues standards, Muddy Waters’ electrifying jam with The Rolling Stones, and ZZ Top’s One Foot in the Blues, this episode highlights how the genre has blurred boundaries with jazz, folk, and rock while inspiring generations across the globe. With stories stretching from Chicago to Sydney, November 22nd proves that the blues transcends geography, race, and time, speaking to universal human experiences of joy, sorrow, love, and resilience.

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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