Blues Moments in Time - October 27: A Day Etched in Soul

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

In this evocative episode of Blues Moments in Time, we journey through the layered legacy of October 27—a date that pulses with the lifeblood of the blues. From the birth of genre-defining artists like Henry Townsend and Sherman Robertson to the bittersweet duality of 1969, when Johnny Winter’s Second Winter dropped just as Muddy Waters suffered a serious car accident, this day captures the blues’ eternal dance between triumph and tragedy.

We trace the sonic echoes across decades, spotlighting album releases that span continents and styles—from Ten Years After’s British Blues Boom to Robert Finley’s raw, modern soul in 2023. Alongside these musical milestones, we explore how broader historical shifts—like the opening of the New York City subway—symbolize the migrations and transformations that carried the blues from Southern porches to global stages.

This episode is a time capsule of resilience, innovation, and emotional truth. October 27 isn’t just a date—it’s a crossroads where the blues breathes, breaks, and begins again.

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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