Juke Joints

Season 1, Episode 7Juke Joints

The juke joint, its Blues music, culture, and history harken back to a by-gone era. Yet, the music of the Blues is still deeply rooted in tradition and is alive and well in Alabama today; especially in urban areas where it now attracts a broader audience. Guests: SharBaby, Roger Stephenson, Henry “Gip” Gipson and others.

Gip's Place: A Blues Lover's Dream

Musical history of the blues found in juke joints including a video from CBS By WYNTON MARSALIS

What is a juke joint?

Driving the Juke Joint Trail

A Guided Tour of the Best Operational Juke Joints in the South

Sidewalk Film Festival premieres documentary about legendary Alabama juke joint Gip's Place

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