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Robert Lockwood, Jr.
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Mamie Smith
37,341 listeners
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Peg Leg Howell
5,081 listeners
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Paul Lenart
8,067 listeners
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Ral Donner
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Papa Charlie Jackson
17,629 listeners
Papa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) was an American bluesman and songster who accompanied himself with a banjo guitar, a… read morePapa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) was an American bluesman and songster who accompanied himself with a banjo guitar, a guitar, or a ukulele. His recording career began in 1924. Much of his life remains a mystery, but… read morePapa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) was an American bluesman and songster who accompanied himself with a banjo guitar, a guitar, or a ukulele. His recording career began in 1924. Much of his life remains a mystery, but his draft card lists his birthplace as New Orleans, Louisia… read more -
Diamond Joe
5,237 listeners
Born Joseph Maryland, Diamond Joe recorded seven 45 RPM records with the great Allan Toussaint between 1961 and 1968. He was one of those a… read moreBorn Joseph Maryland, Diamond Joe recorded seven 45 RPM records with the great Allan Toussaint between 1961 and 1968. He was one of those artists who lived and died in utter obscurity, at least outside the Crescent City, with all of his … read moreBorn Joseph Maryland, Diamond Joe recorded seven 45 RPM records with the great Allan Toussaint between 1961 and 1968. He was one of those artists who lived and died in utter obscurity, at least outside the Crescent City, with all of his work out of print and very hard to locate… yet whose t… read more