Daily Almanac - March 21

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Folk harmonica player Sam Hinton was born on this day in 1917.  Hinton
specialized in playing the many traditional musics of America.  He began
making recordings in the 1940's and was one of those gifted individuals who
can play the harmonica without a neckbrace, simply slipping it into his
mouth and tongueing the notes.

Blues piano player Otis Spann was born on this day in 1930.  Spann was a
cornerstone of the Chess Blues stable and like most of the best Bluesmen,
could also play some harmonica.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Otis Spann, please visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/otis_spann.htm

Blues singer, guitar and harmonica player Gaye Adegbalola was born on this
day in 1944.  She's best known as a part of the trio Saffire: The Uppitty
Blues Women and has also released a solo album as well.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Gaye Adegbalola, please
visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/gaye_adegbalola.htm

Birthday greetings go out to list member Fernando Del Castillo, who was born
on this day in 1955.  Fernando plays in Spain with the group Maquina
Maravillas.  Happy Birthday Fernando!!!!

That's all I have for today.  Have fun and practice.

Peter Krampert, author
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
http://www.eharmonica.net