The Blues - Season 0
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
Year: 2003
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS
Director:
Cast:
Crew: Jody Patton (Executive Producer), Peter Schwartzkopff (Executive Producer)
First Air Date: Sep 28, 2003
Last Air date: Oct 04, 2003
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 7 Episode
Runtime: 90 minutes
IMDb: 7.19/10 by 16.00 users
Popularity: 1.2911
Language: English
Keyword : interview, archive footage, music history, blues music, old footage, music documentary, historical documentary, black music, record archive
Episode
Trailer
Interview with Martin Scorsese
Taj Mahal & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Willie King & The Liberators - Spoonful
Keb' Mo' & Corey Harris - Sweet Home Chicago
Otha Turner & Corey Harris - Sittin' On Top Of The World
Salif Keita - Folon
Corey Harris - Honeysuckle
Interview with Wim Wenders
Outtake
Lou Reed - See That My Grave Is Kept Clean
Cassandra Wilson - Slow Down
Alvin Youngblood Hart - Mama Talk To Your Daughter
Marc Ribot - Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (electric)
Chris Thomas King - Revelations
Interview with Richard Pearce & Robert Kenner
B. B. King - Blues Boys Tune
B. B. King -Key To The Highway
Hubert Sumlin and David Johansen - Smokestack Lightning
Interview with Charles Burnett
Willie Dixon - Nervous
Interview with Marc Levin
The ElectriK Mud Kats (aka Electric Mud Band) with vocals by Chuck D, Common & Kyle Jason - Mannish Boy (Soundtrack Mix)
Lonnie Brooks - You're Using Me
Koko Taylor - Ernestine (Extended Version)
Otis Rush - So Many Roads, So Many Trains
Howlin' Wolf - Eval (Is Going On) (Extended Version)
Interview with Mike Figgis
Lulu with Jeff Beck - Cry Me A River
Pete King - Lush Life
Jeff Beck - Nadia
Jon Cleary - Piano Improvisation
Band Rehearsal - Blues Jam
Band Rehearsal - Who's Sorry Now (Instrumental)
Mike Figgis - Piano Jam