
American Grooves Radio Hour, hosted by filmmaker and collector Joe Lauro, takes you on a deep dive into the music of pre-World War II America. It focuses on the Jazz, pioneering Blues, early Country, Gospel, Vaudeville and World Music which was being performed on the streets and in the taverns and nightclubs of pre-1935 America. ONLY original 78 rpm records from Joe’s world-renowned archive and th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Fats Waller with Benny Goodman in 1931, Wheeler & Wolsey, tunes from the 1933 "CENTURY OF PROGRESS" ( Chicago World's Fair), Uncle Dave Macon, Monroe Brothers, Isham Jones Orchestra, Cliff Jackson's Krazy Kats, Willie Bryant Orchestra and more
Bascom Lamar Lunceford, Ernest Phipps Holiness Singers, Carter Family, Kay Thompson, Fats Waller & His Rhythm , McKinney's Cotton Pickers and more!
Joe presents his guest, 13 year old "Talkies" expert Jack Murphy . Jack's amazing knowledge of early talking film musicals is on display as well as some favorite tracks including Iva Taylor on MOANIN' LOW and AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'!
How many copies of Skip James "Devil Got My Woman" on Paramount Records exist? How many copies of ZULU'S BALL by King Oliver on Gennett have been found? Pete Whelan's "78 QUARTERLY MAGAZINE" speculated on matters such as this for over 20 years! This ... more
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A deep dive into early American popular music, with a focus on pre-World War II jazz, blues, early country, gospel, vaudeville, and world music as captured on original 78 rpm records. The show blends archival listening with curator-led storytelling, artist biographies, and context about recording history, collectors, and record labels. A standout throughline is the emphasis on the physical shellac and primary sources from a renowned archive, delivering a historically rich, tactile listening experience that appeals to music historians, collectors, educators, and fans of early American sound. Across episodes, expect wide-ranging explorations of scenes from New York to the South, a live-radio storytelling vibe, and a unique passion for uncover... more
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