Starring: Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Bessie Smith, Leadbelly

This documentary features rare performances and historical footage tracing the development of this unique American music form. Born on the plantations of the Mississippi Delta, the blues is America's root music. Few performances of the early masters were ever captured on film, but those that were are profoundly insightful and entertaining.

With performances from Son House, Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith and Ethel Waters, plus the only known performance of Leadbelly. Big Bill Broonzy creates irresistible guitar shuffles. Roy Milton rocks the house and Jimmy Rushing gives the blues a Count Basie beat. Billie Holiday makes it fine and cool, while Muddy Waters and Big Joe Turner pave the way for rock 'n roll. Also features performances from Joe Williams, Jimmy Witherspoon and B.B.King.

DVD EXTRAS

NTSC 2/3/4/5/6.

Soundtrack Languages

 Dolby Digital 5.1: English

Technical Details

Certification: E
Duration: 100 mins
Format: DVD
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Cat. No: 0349760752(WARNER MUSIC VISION)
Category: Music/Performing Arts:Music - Popular:Blues