Episodes4
Episode 1
First transmitted in 1979, Alexis Korner delves into the soulful world of traditional black American Blues music. Exploring its origins and reviewing unique footage of acclaimed Blues artists including Sonny Blake, Sam Chatmon, Houston Stackhouse and Booker White. (00:24:53)
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
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
First transmitted in 1979, the last of four programmes exploring American Blues music. Alexis Korner focuses on electric Blues and Rhythm and Blues - the form that has generally become know as Chicago Blues.