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Publisher
Vulcan Productions
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
During the 1960s the United Kingdom was the location for a vibrant social revolution. The post-war traditional jazz and folk revival movements sewed the seeds for a new kind of blues music, entirely influenced by the black blues of the USA. Mike Figgis' film mixes interviews with dozens of the key players of the British blues movement with new music from an all-star jam session at the famous Abbey Road studios.
Publisher
Released by PBS]
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
The blues is a seven-part documentary film series exploring the evolution of the blues, featuring rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon... et al., also including over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists such as B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck... et al. singing classic blues songs.
Series
Publisher
Sony Music Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Charles Burnett explores his own childhood being shuttled between a religious mother and a blues-loving uncle. His film combines fiction with documentary footage in the story of a young boy kidnapped to prevent his being saved by a church that viewed blues as the devil's music.
Series
Martin Scorsese presents the blues volume 3
Publisher
Sony Music Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Traces the musical odyssey of B.B. King to Memphis and pays homage to the great blues musicians of the Memphis tradition. Filmed on the occasion of the great reunion in which Memphis musicians returned to honor their roots.
Series
Blues a musical journey volume 1
Publisher
Vulcan Productions
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the banks of the Niger River to the cotton fields and juke joints of Mississippi. Musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and West Africa, exploring the roots of blues music. The film celebrates the early Delta blues musicians through original performances (including Willie King, Taj Mahal, Otha Turner, and Ali Farka Toure), archival footage (featuring Son House, Muddy Waters, and John Lee...
Publisher
Rhino Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
The Crossroads Guitar Festival, a day-long concert featuring legendary music and collaborations, was held on June 26th, 2010 to benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. This film showcases top guitarists, including Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, BB King, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Bill Murray, and more.
Author
Publisher
Sony Music Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"I am... yours : an intimate performance at Wynn Las Vegas captures a never-before-seen performance from this iconic artist. This extraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs. Also included is a biographical storytelling woven between many songs and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. This magical concert performance is the chance to experience her up close and personal. It is timeless and an instant classic."--Container.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday. Her childhood, stint as a prostitute, early tours, marriages, and drug addiction are featured.
Diana Ross stars in this musical drama charting the life of Billie Holiday, a life tormented by racism and drug abuse.
Publisher
Rogue Pictures
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Join Dave as he travels through the heartland and makes a special stop in his hometown to pass out invitations to attend the event of the decade. It's a front row seat for outrageous comedy with music from today's hottest artists. The unrated version contains deleted scenes.
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