Juke Joint - October 1, 2023

By Robert Barclay

Published October 2, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay features the work of saxophonist King Curtis. He includes his recordings along with session work he did with Aretha Franklin, the Coasters, LaVern Baker, Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, the Clovers, Sam Cooke and Fats Domino. Robert also includes new CDs by Coco Montoya and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.

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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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