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Music Minute: Kokomo Arnold, 'Georgia Bluesman'
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We go to Lovejoy, Georgia today to celebrate the birthday of Kokomo Arnold, who was born on this date in 1901. Born James Arnold, Kokomo regarded his career as a recording artist secondary to his work as a bootlegger.
"How Long, How Long Blues" by Georgia musician Kokomo Arnold
As we celebrate the contributions of African Americans this month, we salute a Georgia native son on his birthday: Kokomo Arnold of Lovejoy.