The premier podcast of season one deals with the legend that blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to become a great guitar player. Where did the legend come from and is it true?

I'm joined by musician and music historian Adam Gussow. Gussow has published numerous books on popular American music, including those on Johnson's life. His most recent book on the subject is "Beyond the Crossroads: The Devil and the Blues Tradition" and you can learn more about his work on his website: http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/home.html.

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