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Podcast: Art Works Podcast
Episode: Phil Wiggins--a Life Playing the Blues
Description: This week, we’re revisiting 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins, a true master of the blues harmonica. In this music-filled podcast, Phil discusses the significance of Piedmont blues, the art of blues harmonica, and his own commitment to preserving and passing down the blues heritage to future generations. He recounts how his passion for the instrument grew, meeting legendary guitarist and 1989 National Heritage Fellow John Cephas and partnering with him to become the iconic duo "Cephas & Wiggins." Throughout the podcast, Phil talks about (and demonstrates) the art of blues harmonica, sharing insights about mastering various techniques, the importance of imp...