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Radio was once the basic medium of entertainment for people. TV changed the scene following the end of WWII. Radio Yesteryear is keeping alive the tradition.
Benny Goodman is a prominent name in the world of Swing music. His contributions are priceless and people admire the legend even today.
Keely Smith was an American jazz vocalist and the wife of Louis Prima. She started her career at a young age and produced some great hits.
Swing musicians from the golden era have recorded some great songs that will remain evergreen. All those songs can be listened on Swing music radio.
Jerry Gray was a renowned music arranger and violinist from the Swing Era. Swing Street Radio station plays his evergreen creations for swing lovers, like you.
The Swing era had seen the rise of noted musicians. Anson Weeks was a pianist and also an influential band leader, Here is an interesting insight into his life.
Louis Armstrong is one of the influential swing vocalists & instrumentalists of all time. His masterpieces shall always be remembered for their timeless appeal.
An amalgamation of jazz, swing and big band music styles created croon, the smooth and gentle genre. Here is a list of artists who mastered the style.
Black musicians have impacted heavily on the improvisation and popularity of jazz and swing genres. Find here some all-time favorite African-American artists.
With the end of World War II, the swing music in the USA fell from its throne of fame for more than one reason. The infographic discusses some of them.
Craig Roberts writes the “Hot Big Band News” column for Swing Street Radio, and on occasion claims to have been Bing Crosby’s chauffeur.
Artie Shaw had mesmerized audiences in the heydays of Swing music. His large repertoire of works can be relived on the radio playing Swing music in the USA.
Helen O’Connell was one of the first people responsible to bring the big band music in USA. Her life was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride.