Blues Moments in Time - November 3: Blues on the Third: Birth, Echo, and Recognition

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 3rd in blues history.

November 3rd is no ordinary date—it’s a crossroads of blues history, where birth, remembrance, and celebration converge. In this panoramic episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins traces the genre’s heartbeat through decades of milestones. From the birth of Mable John, Sonny Roads, Lulu, and Courtney Barnett—artists who carried the blues into soul, rock, and indie—to the recording of Marty Robbins’ crossover hit “Singing the Blues,” the day pulses with creative energy.

We revisit Son House’s fiery comeback in 1964, Robert Cray’s breakout in 1980, and the ongoing tradition of November 3rd concerts that keep the blues alive in cities across the globe. The episode also honors the passing of pre-war guitarist John Henry Barbee and the posthumous Hall of Fame induction of Big Bill Broonzy, reminding us that legacy is built on both memory and momentum.

From Nashville to Melbourne, Wabash to the Cerritos Center, November 3rd stands as a blues calendar cornerstone—a day when the genre’s past, present, and future all play in harmony.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

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