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Harp Blowers (1925-1936)

Harp Blowers (1925-1936) review. This is a rather fascinating CD that features music from some of the earliest harmonica players on record. The forgotten John Henry Howard sounds fine on his only recordings (four songs from 1925 in which he sings …

[ More ] February 3rd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Oil Mist Collector |

Memphis Harp & Jug Blowers (1927-1939)

Memphis Harp & Jug Blowers (1927-1939) review. During the 1920s and early ’30s, the harmonica and the jug permeated Memphis music, emerging in blues and hokum material, as well as in some religious performances by sanctified musicians. This set …

[ More ] February 3rd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Oil Mist Collector |