Every now and then we take a step back and look at the unknowns, not for their anonymity as much for their stories. A documentary was recently released entitled “Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker” (http://www.bayoumaharajah.com), directed by Lily Keber. It tells the story of the classically trained session man and we’re going to also explore the contributions that Booker made to the music of others, his quirky yet brilliant talent in performances of his own, and we’ll share some of the stories of James Booker’s celebrated ups and tragic lows. Join Dave Stroud for two hours of New Orleans history in a show broadcast on October 24, 2014, on member-supported community radio, KWTF 88.1 FM, out of Bodega Bay, California.
