The Story Of The Blues (2004)

From Blind Lemon Jefferson to B.B. King.

Directed by Jordi Vall Escriu1h 42mMusic,Documentary

The story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban Blues and Blues Electric. The blues has evolved and diversified, and filtered into a surprising variety of styles in contemporary music. In the blues the history of music was released. A look at the roots, origins and the subsequent influence of style the film explores the blues significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock and country and western music. Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Alexander Texas, and many more artists are featured through the film.

Year
2004
Country
CA
Language
English
Release date
30 June 2004
TMDB
4.2 (2)
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Lee Conley Bradley
Lee Conley Bradley
Self
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson
Self
L
Lonnie Johnson
Self
B
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Self
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Self
M
Mississippi John Hurt
Self
J
Jelly Roll Morton
Self
L
Louis Armstrong
Self
K
Kokomo Arnold
Self
B
Bertha Hill
Self
Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith
Self (archive footage)
P
Pete Johnson
Self
C
Cousin Joe
Self
B.B. King
B.B. King
Self
E
Elmore James
Self

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