viernes, 20 de julio de 2012

Martin Scorsese: The Blues

Director Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the Delta blues, tracing the roots of the music by traveling through the state of Mississippiwith musician Corey Harris and then traveling on to West AfricaWillie KingTaj MahalOtha Turner and Ali Farka Toure give performances of early Delta blues songs, along with rare archival film of Son HouseMuddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker.

Directed by Wim Wenders the film explores the musical careers of blues musicians Skip JamesBlind Willie Johnson and J. B. Lenoir.



Director: Clint Eastwood. This episode is dedicated to blues music played on the piano. Eastwood, a piano player and accomplished composer, interviews such key figures as Dr. JohnRay Charles and Pinetop Perkins.


Director: Mike Figgis. This episode is dedicated to blues culture in Britain and to the effect of the British Invasion on American blues culture. The episode contains footage from a special jam and interview session with such blues greats as Jeff Beck and Van Morrison.







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