Tag: Wigwam Blues

From the Record Shelves #350 – She’s Crying for Me – This is the swan song of the fabulous New Orleans Rhythm Kings. On March 26, 1925, a hundred years ago, the band that made it great in Chicago and influenced many white musicians had since long split up, and most of the members had returned (…) read more and listenread more and listen

From the Record Shelves #349 – Wigwam Blues – This is, to the day, a centennial recording. On March 24, 1925, the group with the fancy name Mound City Blue Blowers had returned from a tour in England and recorded in New York for Vocalion. The central figure in the little band was William “Red” (…) read more and listenread more and listen