Before the amplified guitar many juke joints and bars had a house piano because its sound could carry even the most boisterous room. And in the 1920s and 1930s it was often women who belted out the blues standing alongside that piano--or playing it themselves. This week we'll continue our blues journey with more from Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, Mama Yancey, Nina Simone and Katie Webster, as well as songs by Georgia White, Hociel Thomas, Bernice Edwards, Hazel Scott, Una Mae Carlisle, Victoria Spivey, Hadda Brooks and Rory Block. But first, we'll hear four more selections from Columbia's Roots 'n' Blues series, songs by Whistler and His Jug Band, Barbecue Bob, The Allen Brothers, and Gladys Bentley.
Our first story will be told by Pattie Waters of Shelburne Falls at about 4:30pm The pathways to becoming a vegetarian are many and diverse. Michael went over to Pattie's house in Shelburne Falls recently
and she told him the tale of how she became a vegetarian during her adolescent years. She hasn't looked back since. And the meal they shared that day was delicious!
and she told him the tale of how she became a vegetarian during her adolescent years. She hasn't looked back since. And the meal they shared that day was delicious!
Then at about 5:30 we'll complete our journey through the recorded stories of Jaime de Angulo. As always, we hope you enjoy the show!
