Smithsonian Channel's Sound Revolution: Blues Beginning
The blues, born in the Mississippi Delta over one hundred years ago, is the basis for much modern rock. Enjoy live performances by B.B. King, Ike Turner, Buddy Guy, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and Etta James, interspersed with interviews with Buddy Guy and commentary from musician Olu Dara, rap superstar Nas, and musician/actor Chris Thomas King.
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