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A curated look and listen to some obscure singers from the mid-20th century

Ethan Stoller

  • May 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 11 EPISODES


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Kiz Harp, Volume 1

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With her immaculate diction, sterling personality and phenomenal technique, Kiz Harp has earned the title of My Favorite Singer. Go down in the depths with me as I try to demonstrate what I love about Ms Kiz. Also, stick through till the end for a cool mystery singer!

Annie Fratellini / Althea Gibson

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 20:12


Join our belated celebration of Bastille Day and the Wimbledon finals with a discussion about two singers who made their mark in other professions. Both Annie Fratellini and Althea Gibson excelled at whichever craft they chose to pursue, and gave us some great vocal tracks along the way.

Lodi Carr / Sheila Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 19:46


Celebrating the USA this Independence Day weekend with a couple of early ‘60s jazz singers, Lodi Carr and Sheila Jordan. Also features an anti-Hentoff rant and a brief history of “wrong notes.”

Chavela Vargas / Wilma Burgess

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 21:10


Chavela Vargas was an artist of great accomplishment and great contradictions. We take an introductory look at this towering figure. Also we meet Nashville's Wilma Burgess.

Sugar Pie DeSanto / Pilita Corrales

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 21:30


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Laurie Dale / Laurie Allyn

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 20:11


Come join the ultra-exclusive club of people who have heard Laurie Dale sing. This “blonde, beautiful and buxom” night club singer had a brief recording career that produced only two sides. Also, we hear from Laurie Allyn who narrowly escaped total obscurity.

Teresa Pinto Coelho / Moira Bean

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 20:35


Forget everything you thought you knew about Teresa Pinto Coelho. Then sit back and enjoy this examination of her lovely singing style. We also take a quick listen to Moira Bean, the pride of Bermuda.

La Vergne Smith / Carol Brent

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 19:57


In this episode we define our terms “obscure,” “forgotten,” and “neglected.” We illustrate our most important term, “unaffected” with examples of the fine work of New Orleans singer/pianist La Vergne Smith.

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