Remembering Blind Willie Johnson, born 128 years ago this week in Pendleton, Texas. Here he is performing "John the Revelator" with Willie B. Richardson on accompanying vocal in 1930.

Remembering Django Reinhardt, born on this day in 1910 in Liberchies, Pont-à-Celles, Belgium. Here he is with violinist Stéphane Grappelli and their band the Quintette du Hot Club de France performing "J'Attendrai" in 1938.

Remembering Françoise Hardy, born on this day in 1944 in Paris, France. Here is her video for "Comment te Dire Adieu" from 1968.

Happy birthday to Barbara Lynn, born on this day in 1942 in Beaumont, Texas. Here she is performing “What’d I Say” in 1966.

Remembering Don Van Vliet, born on this day in 1941 in Glendale, California. Here he is leading Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band in a performance of "Electricity" on the beach in Cannes, France on January 27, 1968.

A gamelan performance in Bali in 2023.

Remembering Caterina Valente, born on this day in 1931 in Paris, France. Here she is performing “Moon River” in the early 1960s.

Remembering Allen Toussaint, born on this day in 1938 in New Orleans. Here he is playing and explaining the origin of his song “Southern Nights” in 1982.