When I was 18 a college tutor persuaded a group of students to go to the Manchester Free Trade Hall to see some black musicians. I enjoyed the evening and the music was great but I didn't think it was really exceptional. I realise now that I saw some of the best blues musicians in the world, among them I think Howlin' Wolf. I don't remember any other names but there was a blind man who was led onto the stage. Anyway I think possibly I was far too young to really appreciate what I was hearing and I wondered if any of you have had experiences that you didn't really appreciate until much later on?
Alphabetical girls and boys names January 2024