Juke Joint - December 3, 2023

By Robert Barclay

Published December 4, 2023 at 2:42 PM EST

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast, Robert Barclay celebrates the Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, on his 90th birthday. Robert includes his interview with Mayall and spins his music along with some of Mayall's favorites: Otis Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson #2, Albert Ammons, Buddy Guy, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker, Meade Lux Lewis, Champion Jack Dupree, Coco Montoya, Freddy King and J.B. Lenoir.

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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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