Juke Joint - February 22, 2026

By Robert Barclay

Published February 23, 2026 at 1:49 PM EST

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay spins some requests for music by Jimmy Reed, Sam Cooke, Christine Perfect, Freddy King and Sonny Boy Williamson #2 along with new CDs by Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, the James Hunter Six and Crystal Shawanda.

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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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