Blues Moments in Time - November 1: Born, Gone, and Reborn

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 1st in blues history.

From the birth and passing of the “Texas Nightingale” Sippy Wallace, to the death of Daddy Stovepipe, possibly the earliest-born blues artist ever recorded, this date captures both the dawn and twilight of the blues’ formative years.

We’ll trace the thread through James Brown & The Famous Flames’ first demo of “Please, Please, Please” — a moment that bridged blues into the soul and funk era — and mark the birth of Dutch singer Johnny Kendall, proof that the blues had become a truly global language.

Through these intertwined stories of struggle, joy, and resilience, we uncover how November 1st serves as a microcosm of the entire blues journey — from the dusty streets of Mobile, Alabama, to the world stage. As Kelvin reflects, “the blues continues to evolve while keeping its roots deeply planted in American cultural history.”

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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