Juke InThe Back

Juke
In The Back is radio program that traces the
development of post World War II Black music. This is the music that
formed an audio bridge between the big bands (of the 1930s and early
1940s) to the birth of Rock n’ Roll (which hit the mainstream in
1956). It’s most commonly referred to as rhythm and blues, but it
can also be called “jump blues,” because of its mostly fun,
upbeat tempo. It is rock n’ roll in its earliest form and yet it is
still virtually unknown to most people.

Many
of these artists, like Wynonie “Mr. Blues” Harris, Roy Brown, Big
Joe Turner, Professor Longhair, Ruth Brown, Joe Liggins, Lavern Baker
etc, were kings and queens in their day and yet are almost forgotten
today. “Juke In The Back” highlights these important artists and
this influential music and seeks to preserve rhythm and blues for
future generations.