"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
"Because ignorance of your culture is considered uncool"
– News for Aug. 7, 1954 – August 7, 1954 – Aside from Indo-China news the other big news (at least for the U.S.) was the weather. Signs that things were turning around in the Midwest for the worst drought…
Probably not as well known as her label mates Etta James or Fontella Bass, Sugar Pie DeSanto was part of that galaxy of divas who put Chicago blues label Chess/Checker on the map. She recorded a considerable number of material…
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”4344″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”August 23, 1951 – Edward R. Murrow News With Don Hollenbeck- CBS – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] While Truce talks were stalling Korea, sabers were rattling in Iran, this August 23rd in 1951. With…
Duke Ellington Live at Basin Street – 1956 Another installment of our weekly Past Daily Downbeat series – this time its over to Basin Street in New York for this CBS Radio broadcast of Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra…
Mental Health in the 1950’s was still something of a mystery when the first medications were introduced to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychosis. The introduction of Tranquilizers to the American public was met with a goodly amount of…
Over to The Cameo Room in New York City this week for a session with The Bobby Troup Trio with Julie London on vocals. Bobby Troup’s earliest musical success came in 1941 with the song “Daddy” written for a Mask…
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”7463″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”April 22, 1956 – The Great Challenge – CBS Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] By 1956 it would be pretty safe to say America was headed well into nervous breakdown territory. Everything was…
[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”46163″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”News for August 23, 1951″ content_type=”link”] While Truce talks were stalling Korea, sabers were rattling in Iran, this August 23rd in 1951. With accusations flying back and forth between North Korea and the UN forces,…