Blues Progressions

The Blues are the roots of a tall musical tree. One of those branches is Jazz. In this episode we take a short journey through the influence of the Blues on the creation and evolution of Jazz.

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Quick note on the delay of new episodes

In this episode, we again explore the Great Migration as we look at how the Blues traveled from the Deep South to the West Coast. We also look at how the genre changed and took on a region flavor along the way.

An exploration of the youth movement of the Blues. We will discuss the number of Blues artists that were discovered as kids and often mentored by the previous generation(s). Lookin forward we see the Circle has been unbroken as the next generation gets a boost as well

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode we talk about Blues Societies and thier role in keeping the Blues relevent 

Season 2 is coming soon! We will be concentrating on the Blues Community. 

We're are looking for artists, blues societies, broadcasters, venues, historians, fans, retailers, educators and anyone wishing to promote nor share a story related to the Blues.

If you have a suggestion/connection or would liket to appear yourself, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]

In this Episode we will highlight the late Hubert Sumlin. We will also recap Season 1 and Preview Season 2. This is the Season finale of Season 1. Please visit our website for playlists and other information 

How to listen to / Add the accompanying music playlists on your Phone

Apple Music

Open Music App

Tap search in the lower right corner

Type Blues Progressions in search box (make sure Apple Music is selected under search bar  - not Library)

Hit Search lower right

Select playlists in options under search box

Select the playlist you would like to listen to

If you want to add to your library, select the three dots on upper right and in menu select add to library

Spotify

Open Spotify App

Tap search in the lower center left

Type Blues Progressions in search box

In the results look foe Blues Progressions - There will be 2 one is the podcast (subtitle will say podcast and author name)

The music playlist will have a rubber duck profile picture and have the subtitle of profile - select this one

You will be given a list of playlists (you can hit “see all playlists” to see all of them

Select the one you like to listen (if you have a premium account yo can download as well)

Use the following link to join our mailing list: 

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In Episode 9, we explore the Electronification Blues Music and how it changed and grew the genre.

How to listen to / Add the accompanying music playlists on your Phone

Apple Music

Open Music App

Tap search in the lower right corner

Type Blues Progressions in search box (make sure Apple Music is selected under search bar  - not Library)

Hit Search lower right

Select playlists in options under search box

Select the playlist you would like to listen to

If you want to add to your library, select the three dots on upper right and in menu select add to library

Spotify

Open Spotify App

Tap search in the lower center left

Type Blues Progressions in search box

In the results look foe Blues Progressions - There will be 2 one is the podcast (subtitle will say podcast and author name)

The music playlist will have a rubber duck profile picture and have the subtitle of profile - select this one

You will be given a list of playlists (you can hit “see all playlists” to see all of them

Select the one you like to listen (if you have a premium account yo can download as well)

Use the following link to join our mailing list: 

mailing list

In Episode 8 we explore the Blues Brothers (Band and Movies). We will discuss who they were and why they are so important to the genre