From Country To City

English · Music, History

Explore the vibrant blues scene of Memphis in this captivating program, which delves into the rich history of the genre. Beale Street in Memphis was to blues what 52nd Street in New York was to jazz, filled with packed clubs, street musicians, and all-night card games.

Artists who launched their careers in Memphis include legends like B.B. King, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and Memphis Minnie. The program concludes with a live recording from the 2003 W.C. Handy Awards, celebrating the best in blues music.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.