Juke Joint - May 28, 2023

By Robert Barclay

Published May 29, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay notes the passing of Tina Turner along with lyricist Pete Brown who wrote songs for Cream. He also spins the latest releases from Taj Mahal, Alabama Mike, Bruce Katz Band, Lil Jimmy Reed, Big Harp George and Joe Krown.

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Robert Barclay

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.

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