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Hozier: Why The Civil Rights Movement Still Resonate

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Hozier: Why The Civil Rights Movement Still Resonate

October 2, 2018 • Irish singer/songwriter Hozier sits down with NPR Music's Bob Boilen to discuss the lifetime of listening that led to his new EP, Nina Cried Power, and what American blues means to him.

Guest DJ: Hozier On Why Music From The Civil Rights Movement Still Resonates

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Boogie-Woogie Flu Sufferers, Unite

June 6, 2007 • Music commentator and admitted carrier of the "Boogie-Woogie Flu," Mitch Myers, takes us on an audio tour of the history of this unique American musical genre.

Boogie-Woogie Flu Sufferers, Unite

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John Lee Hooker, Through His Daughter's Eyes

November 19, 2004 • When legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker died in 2001, he was working on songs for what would be his last recording, Face to Face. His daughter, Zakiya Hooker, produced the album after his death and talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden about his musical legacy.

John Lee Hooker, Through His Daughter's Eyes

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Boogie Chillen

June 23, 2001 • We remember bluesman John Lee Hooker with a song from his first recording.

Boogie Chillen

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John Lee Hooker Obit

June 21, 2001 • Noah Adams remembers blues musician John Lee Hooker, who died today in his sleep at the age of 83. Hooker has been called a co-founder of the electric blues, and influenced a long list of modern guitar players, from Eric Clapton to Van Morrison.

John Lee Hooker Obit

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Hooker Obit

June 22, 2001 • Host Bob Edwards remembers bluesman John Lee Hooker, who died yesterday at his home in California. Hooker's rough voice and distinctive guitar style influenced many leading rock musicians, among them Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Bonnie Raitt. {Features excerpts from a 1983 Edwards/Hooker interview.} (3:03

Hooker Obit

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