On March 13, two very different front lines—Selma, Alabama and swinging‑London—revealed how deeply the blues runs through global culture. As civil rights marchers faced state violence to secure the vote in 1965, a young Eric Clapton walked away from pop stardom to chase the raw truth of Black blues music. This episode traces how the blues, born from oppression and survival, shaped political resistance in the American South and ignited a musical revolution in Britain. A story of courage, conviction, and the enduring power of a sound that refuses to be silenced.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] - Introduction

[01:31] - The Cultural Landscape

[02:58] - The Political Climate

[04:19] - Exploring The Music

[07:02] - Births

[08:03] - Passings

[08:52.] - Conclusion

MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE:

Track: I'm Your Witchdoctor (1965)

Artist: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers

Album: Bluesbreakers feat. Eric Clapton - Deluxe Edition

Label: Fontana

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