Release Date: 2003-09-28
Overview: Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.
Rating: 8.5 / 10
Corey Harris
as Self
Martin Scorsese
as Self
John Lee Hooker
as Self
Taj Mahal
as Self
Keb' Mo'
as Self
Peter Guralnick - Writer
David Tedeschi - Editor
Martin Scorsese - Director
Arthur Jafa - Director of Photography
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