On today’s episode we’re talking electronic music…and the importance of a thorough resume.
Why did Governor Dewitt Clinton build a giant ditch across New York state? To get to the other side.
The American B-24 Bomber departed a Libyan Air Base on a bombing raid in April 1943.
The Carter Family’s rendition of "Honey in the Rock", a Coral Record from 1949.
One of the most distinctive signature sounds in all of recorded music.
Billie Holiday was known to record with ease, often needing only one take for her best studio recordings. This tune, however, was a whole different story.
You’re listening to Bransby Williams with Charles Dickens’ redeemed cheapskate.
As a musician, Art Tatum was a true original – if a recording sounds like Tatum’s…it almost certainly IS Tatum’s.
Paganini's talents made him a celebrity, but also inspired "devilish" rumors.
Considered one of the most influential saxophonists in history, Lester “Prez” Young succeeded Coleman Hawkins at the height of the swing era.
As far as boxing names go, there are lots of “Sugar Rays”, plenty of “Golden Boys”…but only one Cinderella Man.
Perhaps no man is more qualified to sing a song of impending execution than the "Murderous Minstrel" himself, Huddie Ledbetter.
You’re listening to Big Maceo, a pioneer of Chicago Blues, and you’re on the Sound Beat.