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Harmonica Music sur Cher 2017

June 29, 2017July 7, 2017 Archie Chromatic, Diatonic, Post

Harmonicas sur Cher is my favourite festival. Great location, great organisation, great music and great local support from the people of Saint Aignan. For three days, harmonicas can be heard on the streets, in the cafes, the church and the Salle des fete. Saint Aignan is a small old town with narrow cobbled streets in […]

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Rare Early Blues Harp Recordings by Singers and Sidemen introduced by Joe Filisko.

August 17, 2015June 30, 2017 Archie Diatonic, Music Uploads

You may have heard of some of these performers and groups but there will probably be others that are new to you. The music styles range from early jazz to country blues and popular novelties. If you like this, Part 2, you can listen to Joe on Part 1, on The Archivist web page. Most […]

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Rare Early Solo Instrumental Blues Harp Recordings introduced by Joe Filisko.

August 17, 2015June 30, 2017 Archie Diatonic, Music Uploads, Post

Sit back and listen to Joe Filisko introducing 31 solo harmonica recordings from the 1920-30s. The recordings include many examples of train imitations, fox chases and early blues tunes. Joe mentions which harp and key he thinks is the correct one so maybe you will be inspired to play along. Part 2 is now available […]

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