The Blues
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and i...
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Huddie William Ledbetter, better known by the stage name Lead Belly, was an American folk and blues singer, musician, and songwriter notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced, including his renditions of "In The Pines", "Goodnight, Irene", "Midnight Special", "Cotton Fields", and "Boll Weevil".
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The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and i...
Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from t...
Every American who has listened to the radio knows Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land." The music of the folk si...
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or p...
In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toro...
This fascinating program tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his...
Rhine Record's 2-DVD documentary accompaniment to their Blues Masters CD series. Includes the only know footage...
Blues/Folk Performer Huddie Ledbetter (Leadbelly) speaks and performs several songs in various settings.