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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
Mississippi John Hurt
Lightning Hopkins
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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Mud Morganfield, the eldest son of Blues legend Muddy Waters, performs live at the Boca Blues Festival in November 2024.

Sound by Michael Wolf.  Photograph courtesy of Mud Morganfield Blues.

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Matthias Lattin, winner of the 2023 International Blues Challenge, plays his music on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2023 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

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Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Grammy and Blues Music Awards Winners, play in a special acoustic performance at the 2012 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

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Koko Taylor, the renowned Queen of the Blues, performs live with the Mannish Boys at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis.

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Recent Guests

Matthias Lattin
International Blues Challenge Winner and Blues Music Award Nominee
Independent Musician
Episode: Blues Radio International November 10, 2025 Podcast feat. International Blues Challenge Winner Matthias Lattin Live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage
Koko Taylor
Hall of Fame member and widely regarded as the Queen of the Blues.
Independent Artist
Episode: Blues Radio International October 27, 2025 Podcast feat. Koko Taylor & The Mannish Boys Live
The Mannish Boys
A renowned blues band in the modern scene, performing high-energy shows.
Independent Artist
Episode: Blues Radio International October 27, 2025 Podcast feat. Koko Taylor & The Mannish Boys Live
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
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

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Jesse Finkelstein
Host of Blues Radio International Podcast

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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!

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    Jhabvaladn
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid interviews and live performances featured, often highlighting the show's role in promoting the best in blues music.
The series is seen as uplifting and connecting fans to influential artists, making it a must-listen for blues enthusiasts.

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Blues Radio International November 10, 2025 Podcast feat. International Blues Challenge Winner Matthias Lattin Live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage
Q: What comes first, the words or the music?
It varies; typically the words come first, followed by the music.
Blues Radio International November 10, 2025 Podcast feat. International Blues Challenge Winner Matthias Lattin Live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage
Q: What inspiration do you use for your writing?
His songwriting draws from conversations and shared experiences with people, focusing on universal themes like heartbreak and poverty.
Blues Radio International November 10, 2025 Podcast feat. International Blues Challenge Winner Matthias Lattin Live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage
Q: How do you get into blues?
Matthias shares that his grandmother introduced him to BB King, which sparked his passion for blues music.
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.

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This audio series features live performances and discussions centered around the vibrant world of blues music, showcasing both legendary artists and emerging talents. Episodes often highlight live recordings from prestigious events, such as the Blues Music Awards, along with candid interviews that explore the depth and stories behind the music. The atmosphere created through live performances is paramount, enhancing the connection between the musicians and their audience. Notably, the reach of these broadcasts spans globally, aiming to uplift listeners with the healing power of blues across 184 countries, including those without internet access through shortwave radio-style distributions.

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1. Matthias Lattin
2. Koko Taylor
3. The Mannish Boys
4. Sugaray Rayford
5. Cedric Burnside
6. Kenny Neal
7. Kim Wilson
8. Terry Hanck

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