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Sonny Terry

Legendary American harmonica player and singer; known for his unique rhythmical style, whooping and hollering, and collaborations with Brownie McGhee.

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Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 32min

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

Paul Lamb, a UK harmonica player who honed his craft under Sonny Terry's influence, joins American experts Joe Filisko, a scholar of early harmonica styles, and Adam Sikora. They dive into Sonny Terry's remarkable journey, from his captivating performance at Carnegie Hall to his legendary duo with Brownie McGhee. The discussion highlights Terry's unique rhythmic style, vocal techniques like whooping and hollering, and the impact of his music on the blues genre. Listeners gain insights into harmonica techniques and the lasting legacy of this harmonica icon.