On this day in 1924, Alberta Hunter, recording as Josephine Beatty, recorded “Texas Moaner Blues” in New York City. Accompanying Hunter were the Red Onion Jazz Babies featuring Louis Armstrong on cornet.

On this day in 1951, Big Bill Broonzy recorded “Walkin’ That Lonesome Road”. That same year he made his first trip to Europe, opening the door for the many American Bluesmen that followed.

Today’s show features music performed by Alberta Hunter & Big Bill Broonzy.

On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky