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In tribute to Chris Barber

Cerys pays tribute to the late jazz and blues trombonist and bandleader who was instrumental in the blues boom in Britain in the middle of last century.

Cerys pays tribute to the late jazz and blues trombonist and bandleader who was instrumental in the blues boom in Britain in the middle of last century. Plus, fellow Radio 2 DJ Craig Charles drops in to share his favourite blues track.

From cutting edge contemporary sounds to scratchy old vinyl from the past, whether it’s from Memphis, Mali, or Manchester, no stone is left unturned in the search for the best of the blues. With live guest sessions and interviews, alongside blues voices from the archives.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Chicken Shack

    San-Ho-Zay

  • Chris Barber and Lonnie Donegan

    Diggin' My Potatoes

  • Chris Barber, Skiffle Group and Van Morrison

    How Long Blues

  • Sonny Boy Williamson

    Help Me

  • Ottilie Patterson, Chris Barber?s Jazz & Blues Band

    Trombone Cholly

  • Anansy CissΒ‚

    Foussa Foussa

  • Lightnin’ Hopkins

    Mojo Had

  • Sister Rosetta Tharpe

    All Alone

  • Carolyn Wonderland and Guy Forsyth

    Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat

  • Little Milton

    If That Ain't A Reason (For Your Woman To Leave You)

  • Koko Taylor

    Wang Dang Doodle

  • Amythyst Kiah

    Black Myself

  • T-Model Ford

    Cut You Loose

  • Sippie Wallace

    Women Be Wise

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Mar 2021 21:00