Juke Joint - December 28, 2025

By Robert Barclay

Published December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM EST

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Chess record label in Chicago. Most of the artists are Blues Hall of Famers including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Etta James , Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon and Koko Taylor.

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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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