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Juke Joint: December 16, 2018

This week on "The Juke Joint" broadcast, Robert Barclay celebrated the centennial of the birth of New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair, including the work of three of his admirers; Doctor John, Marcia Ball and Allen Toussaint. He also noted the passing of Chicago blues guitarist Jody Williams, and showcased his work with Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, and Bo Diddley, and included soundbites from his 2004 interview with Jody.

Robert Barclay launched "The Juke Joint" broadcast on WCMU in April 1985. It has been a Sunday night fixture from 8:00-11:00 pm ever since. A devoted listener dubbed him the "Duke of Juke." He includes nearly a century's worth of blues history on his program including traditional and contemporary blues along with boogie woogie, soul music, rhythm & blues, zydeco and gospel music.