In this episode of Blues Moments in Time, Kelvin Huggins explores the significant events of October 14 and the powerful role they played in shaping African-American culture, music and social progress.

We begin in 1939 with The Chicago Defender, a newspaper that helped inform and guide Black families during the Great Migration, contributing to the growth of Chicago's Southside communities where acoustic blues evolved into the electrified sound that would influence generations.

From there, we reflect on the historic moment in 1964 when Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, bringing international recognition to the struggle for civil rights and equality.

The journey then moves into the recording studio, examining David Bowie's Heroes and producer Tony Visconti's innovative three-microphone technique, a recording approach that captured raw emotion in a way not unlike the expressive power found in classic blues performances.

We also honour the contributions of harmonicist Billy Lester and West Coast rhythm guitarist Frosty Pinson, two musicians whose dedication helped preserve and sustain regional blues traditions.

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