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Sonny Terry retrospective with Paul Lamb, Joe Filisko and Adam Sikora

Happy Hour Harmonica Podcast

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Harmonies of Blues: The Legacy of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

This chapter explores the musical partnership between Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, emphasizing their arrangements and vocal harmonies that defined their late 1950s recordings. It examines their live performances, the evolution of their sound in the 1960s, and the influence of earlier blues musicians on their style. The narrative also sheds light on their complex relationship, significant collaborations, and Sonny Terry's lasting impact on the blues genre up to his passing in 1986.

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