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Episode 67

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8th Mar 2026

Blues Moments in Time - March 8: The Matriarchs, The Mayor, and the Master

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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Blues Moments in Time...
The History That Shaped it All.
Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything.

This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues.

Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened when talent met opportunity. Sometimes it's triumph, sometimes it's tragedy, but it's always real. Because the blues has always been about truth, and these moments tell that truth better than anything else.

Whether it's a legendary recording session, a groundbreaking performance, or a personal turning point that shaped an artist's sound, Blues Moments in Time brings you there. You'll feel the room, hear the backstory, and understand why that particular moment still matters today.

This is blues history you can feel—one moment at a time.

Blues Moments in Time is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective
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Kelvin Huggins

The Blues Hotel Collective is an independent blues media platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues culture. While we are based in Perth, Western Australia, our "hotel" is a metaphorical space—a welcoming hub where artists, fans, and historians can "check in" to connect, share stories, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the blues. Our mission is simple: to give the blues a bigger voice – through authentic storytelling, in-depth interviews, and passionate music discovery.