A historical exploration of black American Blues music.
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
First transmitted in 1979, Alexis Korner delves into the soulful world of black American Blues music. Exploring its origins and reviewing unique footage of acclaimed Blues artists.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
First transmitted in 1979. Blues music was often sung by travelling singers on the American music circuit. Performers such as Laura Dukes captivated on-the-road audiences.
EPISODE 3
Episode 3
First transmitted in 1979 Alexis Korner discovers that in the origins of Blues music lies a deep symbolic message of a shared cultural experience in the African American community.
EPISODE 4
Episode 4
First transmitted in 1979, the last of four programmes exploring American Blues music. Alexis Korner focuses on contemporary Chicago Blues.