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Episode 37

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27th Nov 2025

Blues Moments in Time - November 27: A Crossroads in Blues Music History

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 27th in blues history.

November 27 stands as a uniquely significant date in the chronicle of blues music, acting as a historical crossroads where pivotal events converge across different eras. An analysis of this single calendar day reveals a dense tapestry of births, deaths, landmark recordings, and influential releases that have shaped the genre and its descendants. Key figures like Jimi Hendrix were born on this day, while pioneers such as Paul Butterfield passed away. Critically, November 27, 1936, marks the day Robert Johnson recorded "Crossroads Blues" during his mythical Gunter Hotel sessions, laying a foundational stone for modern blues and rock. Furthermore, the date is associated with the release of seminal works by artists ranging from Howlin' Wolf to George Harrison, demonstrating its enduring relevance. The events of November 27 collectively illustrate the core narrative of the blues: a living, evolving tradition of sorrow and joy, passed down through generations and continually finding new voices and forms.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

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Blues Moments in Time...
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.