Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Legends of Rhythm and Blues

Legends of Rhythm and Blues

Breaking away from the well-traveled blues trail connecting the Mississippi Delta with Chicago, this program searches for fresh insights about R&B in an entirely different direction: the migratory route that runs from the South to the California coast, where work opportunities abounded during World War II. With its jazzy instrumentation and strong gospel flavor, R&B spread like wildfire, eventually becoming a fundamental element of rock ’n’ roll. Performers include Big Mama Thornton, Joe Liggins, Lowell Fulson, Lloyd Glenn, Charles Brown, Big Jay McNeely, and Margie Evans. (60 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10512
Copyright date: ©1984
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1677-8
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6552-3

Part of the Series : Repercussions: A Celebration of African-Influenced Music


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