“This Week in Blues History” aims the spotlight on important recordings, artists, and events from the golden era of the blues. This time, we profile guitarists Geeshie Wiley and Elvie Thomas, who made a handful of titles for Paramount in 1930 — the details of which would not be revealed until almost a century later.

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Elvie Thomas,   Geeshie Wiley,   KXCI,   L.V. Thomas,   Lillie Mae Wiley,   Mack McCormick,   Paramount Records,   Pre-War Blues,   Texas Blues,   Thirties Blues,