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Blues Radio International Podcast

Blues Radio International
Blues Music Awards
Blues Music
Blues Radio International
Blues Foundation
Funky Biscuit
2024 International Blues Challenge
Avey Grouws Band
Curtis Salgado
Samantha Fish
Teeny Tucker
The Stephen Hull Experience
Lightning Hopkins
Mississippi John Hurt
Rory Block
James Harman
Boca Raton, Florida
Miami
Mr. Sipp
Eddie Taylor
Little Milton

LIVE BLUES MUSIC NEWS & TALK FOR PLANET EARTH - Blues Radio International broadcasts live interviews and music on shortwave radio, social media and the internet. Our mission is to uplift everyone with music in all corners of Earth & beyond. With confirmed listeners in 184 countries, our shortwave radio broadcasts do just that, provide healing music for people that do not have access to the interne... more

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Samantha Fish performs live at the Boca Blues Festival in November 2024 on this Edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast.  

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Sugaray Rayford, a multiple Blues Music Awards winner, performs live with the Billy Price Band at the 2025 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on this Edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast.

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Mississippi Hill Country blues has a unique and almost hypnotic sound.  Popularized by RL Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, this deep tradition is carried on by RL's grandson, Blues Music Award winner Cedric Burnside.  We sat down with Cedric on the Blu... more

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Louisiana born Blues Music Award winner Kenny Neal and his band perform live at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, Florida, in May, 2025. Sound by Jeff Kissinger and Michael Wolf.

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Sugaray Rayford
One of the great contemporary voices of the blues
Episode: Blues Radio International October 13, 2025 Podcast feat. Sugaray Rayford Live at the 2025 Blues Music Awards
Cedric Burnside
Musician and grandson of RL Burnside
Episode: Blues Radio International October 6, 2025 Podcast feat. Cedric Burnside interview and performance
Kenny Neal
Louisiana-born Blues Music Award winner known for his unique sound in blues music
Episode: Blues Radio International September 29, 2025 Podcast feat. Kenny Neal Live
Kim Wilson
The Blues Man and lead singer of The Fabulous Thunderbirds
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Episode: Blues Radio International September 15, 2025 Podcast feat. The Fabulous Thunderbirds Live in South Florida
John Nemeth
Blues musician performing live
Episode: Blues Radio International September 1, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. John Nemeth & Terry Hanck live, JB Lenoir, Alvin Youngblood Hart, & Larry McCray with Joe Bonamassa
Terry Hanck
Blues musician performing live
Episode: Blues Radio International September 1, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. John Nemeth & Terry Hanck live, JB Lenoir, Alvin Youngblood Hart, & Larry McCray with Joe Bonamassa
Larry McCray
Blues musician collaborating with Joe Bonamassa
Episode: Blues Radio International September 1, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. John Nemeth & Terry Hanck live, JB Lenoir, Alvin Youngblood Hart, & Larry McCray with Joe Bonamassa
Shemekia Copeland
Blues singer known for her powerful voice and energetic performances
Independent Artist
Episode: Blues Radio International August 25, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. Shemekia Copeland live, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Billy Boy Arnold
Albert Castiglia
Renowned blues musician and multiple Blues Music Award winner
Episode: Blues Radio International August 4, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. Albert Castiglia live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage, B.B. King, Lavelle White, Walter "Shakey" Horton, and Popa Chubby with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

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Jesse Finkelstein
Host engaging listeners with insights into blues music and featuring live performances and interviews with artists.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Best place for the blues

    Awesome tunes and candid interviews with some of the best in the business!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jhabvaladn
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and heartfelt content, appreciating the quality of live performances and the rich discussions with musicians.
There is a strong sense of community and connection to the blues genre, contributing to a unique and enriching listening experience.

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Blues Radio International October 6, 2025 Podcast feat. Cedric Burnside interview and performance
Q: What is it that people might not understand about it that makes it so special?
Cedric reflects on realizing the special nature of the music when a fan expressed how much it positively impacted his life.
Blues Radio International October 6, 2025 Podcast feat. Cedric Burnside interview and performance
Q: What makes Mississippi Hill Country music different than the blues music that people might associate with Chicago blues?
Cedric describes Hill Country blues as unorthodox and similar to Delta blues while being distinct, emphasizing its unique rhythm that reflects the culture and life in Mississippi.
Blues Radio International June 30, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. Sue Foley live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage, Memphis Minnie, JB Lenoir and Terry Robb.
Q: What would you like to play for us from it?
I'm going to start off with the opening track, which is Elizabeth Cotton's, Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie.
Blues Radio International June 30, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. Sue Foley live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage, Memphis Minnie, JB Lenoir and Terry Robb.
Q: How did you come to the decision to do an acoustic album after all the work you've done?
I think this particular project lends itself to acoustic music.
Blues Radio International June 30, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. Sue Foley live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage, Memphis Minnie, JB Lenoir and Terry Robb.
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the album and how you chose the songs?
It's a tribute to some of the female pioneers of guitar, crossing genres and styles that were studied and appreciated.

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Content emphasizes live performances and interviews with a range of notable blues artists, highlighting the rich heritage and communal aspects of blues music. Each episode features intimate discussions with musicians, often recorded at significant blues events, particularly the Blues Music Awards, showcasing their artistry and personal stories while promoting the mission of providing uplifting music globally. The intention behind each broadcast is to connect listeners to blues culture, making it accessible even to those without internet access, thereby enhancing the appreciation for not just the music but also the community and struggles behind it.

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Recent guests on Blues Radio International Podcast include:

1. Sugaray Rayford
2. Cedric Burnside
3. Kenny Neal
4. Kim Wilson
5. John Nemeth
6. Terry Hanck
7. Larry McCray
8. Shemekia Copeland

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