
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 | 142 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Abe Schwartz Klezmer Band, Scrapper Blackwell, Leadbelly, Gene Goldkette Band w Steve Broen slapping that bass, Joe Falcon & Clemo Breux, Reverend McGee , Memphis Jug Band and more!
From the 1900s-1940s AL JOLSON and EDDIE CANTOR were beloved performers. Both beginning in Vaudeville and moving to Broadway, Films and Radio ( and in Cantor's case Television!)
Both early influences to me as a budding record collectior - tgis epis... more
A 78 rpm listening session at Joe's house, join us for the musical fun.. Mississippi John Hurt plays the Blues, Jazz, Country and Miss Annette Hanshaw!
Earl McDonald's Louisville Jug Band, Sam McGee, Duke's Cotton Club Orchestra, Venuti & Lang w Red McKenzie and all their pals join Joe for a stompin', rompin' Sunday Nite session! - a few hot versions of the standard INDIANA featured
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Focused on the rich musical heritage of America before World War II, this podcast explores a wide range of genres, including Jazz, Blues, Gospel, and early Country music. Episodes feature rare recordings from original 78 RPM records, providing unique insights into performances that shaped America's music scene in the early decades of the 20th century. Listeners can expect to hear stories related to influential artists and vast cultural movements, often coupled with anecdotes from the host's extensive experience as a collector and filmmaker. The program uniquely captures the essence of musical traditions that have profoundly influenced contemporary music, making it a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and historians alike.
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