The 21st Show

Chess Records And The Chicago Blues; Book Recommendations For News Fatigue

By Niala Boodhoo, Christine Herman and Alan Montecillo
 

Charles Osgood Photography and Penguin Random House

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On this encore edition of The 21st: We learned more about the story of Chicago blues with Renee Rosen, author of Windy City Blues, a new historical novel about Chess Records. We also heard from Terry Chess, son of the late Phil Chess. Plus, what books can you turn to as a way to alleviate your news fatigue?

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