Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City

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Paul Oscher Apr 19, 2021

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With each episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City, Georgia-based
blues phenom Jontavious Willis interviews one of his blues heros. For
our second installment, we are sharing Jontavious' conversation with
blues harmonica trailblazer Paul Oscher. Oscher served in the Muddy
Waters Blues Band from 1967 until 1972 and remained a fixture in
Chicago's blues scene until his passing in April 2021. Jontavious and
Paul recorded this conversation in 2020 and discussed Oscher's early
days playing accordion, his attempts to emulate Little Walter, some of
the larger-than-life personalities that crossed his path, his harps of
choice and much more. It's a great tribute to a true blues hero.
Hosted by Jontavious Willis and produced by the Fretboard Journal
magazine and Ruinous Media.

Taj Mahal Mar 11, 2021

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With each episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City, Grammy-nominated, Georgia-based blues phenom Jontavious Willis interviews one of his blues heroes. First up: The one-and-only Taj Mahal. Taj reflects on the music he heard growing up, the connections between agriculture and music, why he shuns genres, his love for Jimmy Reed, Leadbelly and a lot more.
Look for a new episode of Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City every two weeks.
Hosted by Jontavious Willis and produced by the Fretboard Journal magazine and Ruinous Media. Want to sponsor the show? Contact patrick@ruinousmedia.com.
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Trailer Feb 04, 2021

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Welcome to Diddie Wah Diddie: Blues City, a new podcast featuring Grammy nominated Blues musician Jontavious Willis. He'll interview his blues heroes, including Taj Mahal and Muddy Waters harmonica legend Paul Oscher. The Georgia based Willis is a gifted storyteller, a rabid music historian and a community leader with a knack for connecting young and old blues lovers across the nation.