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Radio 2,19 Jan 2026,57 mins

With special guest James Hunter

The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews

Available for 28 days

Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes! This week, James Hunter joins Cerys to play some of his favourite blues records. James is currently touring with The James Hunter Six after releasing their new album Off The Fence. The album marks 40 years since James made his recording debut and features his duet with his long-time collaborator Van Morrison. Some of James' musical heroes include Sam Cooke, T-Bone Walker, Howlin' Wolf and Dee Clark. Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 2

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Chittlin' Cookin' Time In Cheatham County
    Chittlin' Cookin' Time In Cheatham County
    Sierra Ferrell
  3. 2.
    I Just Want To Make Love To You
    I Just Want To Make Love To You
    Etta James
  4. 3.
    So Excited
    So Excited
    B.B. King