Ward, Ed, 1948-2021

February 16, 2015

08:33

The Furniture Company That Sang The Blues

In the mid-1920s, Paramount Records was the leading blues label in America. The second box set featuring this music was released in late 2014.

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January 23, 2015

06:12

Producer Cosimo Matassa Always Believed In New Orleans

In the 60s, musicians left New Orleans, major labels lost interest, and Motown and Memphis took over the black music charts. But one producer didn't give up.

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January 5, 2015

07:39

At The Peak Of Her Powers: Barbara Lynn's 'Complete Atlantic Recordings'

Fresh Air rock historian Ed Ward has a look in to a vital part of Lynn's career.

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The Furniture Company That Sang The Blues

Producer Cosimo Matassa Always Believed In New Orleans

At The Peak Of Her Powers: Barbara Lynn's 'Complete Atlantic Recordings'

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