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Bob Dylan season rolls on this week as we take a detour into the harmonica—its history, its mystery, and its outsized role in shaping the two big branches of American music: folk and blues.
I toss off a few theories, read and respond to some great listener thoughts, and have a lotta fun finding the many different personalities hiding inside this funny little instrument.
Featuring a pretty wonderful cast: Little Walter, Mildred Mulkay, Madame Bolduc, Slim Harpo, Harry Belafonte, Woody Guthrie, Mick Jagger, Peter Gabriel, Boy George—and, of course, Bob Dylan.
And don’t forget: another Sunday Surprises subscribers-only playlist will be waiting in your inbox when you wake up Sunday morning. Ten songs, no theme, no connection to the show—just great new songs I’ve found. Last week was the first, and I’m really glad people are enjoying listening as much as I’m enjoying putting them together.
Thank you!
-walt
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