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Phil Wiggins (Uncredited)

Phil Wiggins

Phil Wiggins was born in Washington, DC in 1954. He began his musical career with some of Washington’s leading blues artists including Archie Edwards and John Jackson. He attributes his style to his years spent accompanying slide guitarist and gospel singer Flora Molton. His harmonica sound developed from listening to piano and horn players, as well as the music of Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton and Junior Wells. Wiggins also apprenticed with Mother Scott (a contemporary of Bessie Smith).

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Phil Wiggins / Corey Harris 12/12/12: Phil Wiggins / Corey Harris

D.C. blues harmonica player Wiggins performs with Harris, a vocalist and virtuoso of Delta- and Piedmont-style guitar.

Phil Wiggins / Corey Harris

D.C. blues harmonica player Wiggins performs with Harris, a vocalist and virtuoso of Delta- and Piedmont-style guitar.
John Cephas and Phil Wiggins 9/28/04: John Cephas and Phil Wiggins

John Cephas, a 1989 NEA National Heritage Fellow, and Phil Wiggins create their own unique mix of Piedmont blues, gospel, Delta blues, R&B, folk ballads, and their own compositions.

John Cephas and Phil Wiggins

John Cephas, a 1989 NEA National Heritage Fellow, and Phil Wiggins create their own unique mix of Piedmont blues, gospel, Delta blues, R&B, folk ballads, and their own compositions.
Blue Rhythm Boys with Phil Wiggins 11/14/03: Blue Rhythm Boys with Phil Wiggins

Blue Rhythm Boys with special guest Phil Wiggins deliver an acoustic mix of jazz, swing and blues featuring harmonica master Phil Wiggins.

Blue Rhythm Boys with Phil Wiggins

Blue Rhythm Boys with special guest Phil Wiggins deliver an acoustic mix of jazz, swing and blues featuring harmonica master Phil Wiggins.
John Cephas and Phil Wiggins 2/14/03: John Cephas and Phil Wiggins

Washington, DC bluesmen John Cephas and Phil Wiggins offer their unique stylings and interpretations of Ragtime music and Piedmont blues.

John Cephas and Phil Wiggins

Washington, DC bluesmen John Cephas and Phil Wiggins offer their unique stylings and interpretations of Ragtime music and Piedmont blues.

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