Juke Joint - March 22, 2026

By Robert Barclay

Published March 23, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay features blues and soul royalty including the work of Lightnin’ Hopkins, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Irma Thomas, John Lee Hooker, BB, Albert and Freddy King.

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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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