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Cerys catches up with Zoe Schwarz ahead of the Swanage Blues Festival and her new album.

Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear, from all around the world and in all shapes and sizes!

This week, blues singer Zoe Schwarz pops in ahead of playing the Swanage Blues Festival in Dorset. A regular on the live circuit in the UK, Zoe's fronted multiple blues groups, including the Hammond organ-laden Zoe Schwarz Blues Connection! Taking inspiration from jazz and blues greats like Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and Ray Charles, Zoe has built a loyal fan base for her original material. Her upcoming album alongside Rob Koral & Friends, Colourful House, is due at the end of October.

Produced by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2

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57 minutes

Music Played

  • Bob Dylan

    Rollin' And Tumblin'

  • Van Morrison

    If It Wasn't For Ray

    • Remembering Now.
    • Exile Productions Ltd.
    • 2.
  • Ray Charles

    I Got A Woman

    • Best Of The 50's (Various Artists).
    • Disky.
  • Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa

    Sinner's Prayer

  • The Southern Tones

    It Must Be Jesus

  • Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion

    Fine And Mellow

  • Doc Bowling And His Blues Professors

    Me And The Devil Blues

  • Zoe Schwarz, Rob Koral & Friends

    Hear My Cries

  • Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

    Champagne

  • Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion

    Let Me Sing The Blues

  • Kirris Riviere and The Delta du Bruit

    Left Me In The Cold (Railroad Tracks)

  • Jimmy Regal And The Royals

    Go To The Mardi Gras

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Sep 2025 21:00