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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