The year 1946 marked the end of World War II, and the beginning of a new era of optimism and prosperity in the United States. The music of the time reflected this newfound hope, with a surge in popular music that ranged from swing and big band to jazz and blues. In this article, we
The years following World War II saw an explosion of musical creativity, with the rise of new genres and styles that would go on to shape the sound of popular music for decades to come. From the birth of rock and roll to the golden age of jazz and the emergence of country music as
I m touring the Arkansas Delta with Jack Sundell, who operates two of Little Rock s best restaurants (Root Cafe and Mockingbird Bar & Tacos). We re racing to Cherry Street in downtown Helena so Jack can see Thomas Jacques of the Delta Cultural Center host the "King Biscuit Time" radio show live.
Ellis CeDell Davis was born June 9, 1926, in Helena, Ark., to Johnny and Mary Davis. His mother was a cook and a faith healer, while his father ran a local juke joint.