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Roadside Americana: A montage of iconic Juke Joints

Posted on March 4, 2021 by problogic

The map and series of photos provided below depict juke joints, both past and present.  Historically associated with the Blues, most juke joints have been situated across the Deep South, particularly in and around the Mississippi Delta Region. Sadly, the … Continue reading →

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Temples of Jazz – The Ballrooms

Posted on August 18, 2019 by problogic

This post is the first of a three-part series about those special places that brought the jazz era to life beyond the recording studio and radio station. The ballrooms, theaters, and smokey clubs are where jazz musicians were able to … Continue reading →

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