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AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO HOUR hosted by JOE LAURO

Joe Lauro
Jazz
Blues
Bessie Smith
Gospel
Country Music
Great Depression
Fletcher Henderson
The 1927 Flood
Calypso
Lee Morse
Annette Hanshaw
1930s Folk Music
American Folk Music
Louis Armstrong
Billie Holiday
WLIWFM
Willie Walker
Ethel Waters
New Year's Eve
Vaudeville

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

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THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1932 is the ultimate pre-code Hollywood musical ensemble - The film that launched young Bing Crosby on his Hollywood feature film career - it includes super early performances by CAB CALLOWAY, MILLS BROTHERS, EDDIE LANG ( with Bi... more

With the coming of sound films in the late 1920s many Vaudeville and Broadway stage performers were summoned to Hollywood to try their hand ( and voice and feet!) to the new "Talkies" This episode plays recordings of some of the most famous ( and a f... more

In 1967 pioneer collector, writer and researcher PETE WHELAN began his legendary "78 QUARTERLY" magazine- a journal dedicated to the Blues, Jazz, and Gospel music, musicians and RECORDS of the 1920s-early 30s... The magazine went on into the 1990s wi... more

STEALIN' STEALN' - a jug band, medicine show classic that transcended genres is this episodes featured song o ( versions by Walker Corbins' Ramblers, Mississippi Sheiks and Memphis Jug Band will be featured!) - also along for the ride are Johnny Dodd... more

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COLUMBIA RACE RECORDS Episode 4
Q: Is there another artist that you'd like to talk about that's one of your favorites?
Kenny mentions Blind Willie McTel, whose recordings are captivating and include different imitations of instruments.
COLUMBIA RACE RECORDS Episode 4
Q: What are a few of your favorites from the Columbia Race Series?
Kenny Romanowski highlights various records, including those by Blind Willie Johnson, Washington Phillips, and the entire Bessie Smith catalog.

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This podcast provides a unique exploration of pre-World War II American music, showcasing genres such as jazz, blues, country, gospel, and vaudeville, all sourced from authentic 78 RPM records. The host shares not only the music but also fascinating stories about the artists behind these early recordings and the cultural contexts in which they were created, drawing from a rich archive and personal anecdotes from his experiences as a collector. With each episode, listeners are transported back in time to the lively streets and clubs of 1930s America, where they can appreciate the music and its historical significance.

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