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Juke Joint: May 14, 2017

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Guy Davis, featured artist on the Juke Joint

This week's show features music from the recipients of the 2017 Blues Music Awards along with new music from Ruthie Foster, Guy Davis and the North Mississippi All-Stars.

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.