Juke Joint - June 15, 2025

By Robert Barclay

Published June 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM EDT

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay features a collection of recordings by Blues Hall of Famers including Muddy Waters, Albert, Freddy and BB King, Etta James, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells and Elmore James. He also includes new CDs by Larry McCray and D.K. Harrell.

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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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