The Devil's Music - Season 2

The Devil's Music - Season 2

Season 2

Network
Episodes4
DatesJuli 9, 1979 - Juli 30, 1979
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Episodes

Sam Chatmon Plays the Good Time Blues
Season 2Episode 125 min

Sam Chatmon Plays the Good Time Blues

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.

Juli 9, 1979
Victoria Spivey Sings the Blues
Season 2Episode 225 min

Victoria Spivey Sings the Blues

Blues music was also often sung by travelling singers on the American music circuit. Performers such as Laura Dukes captivated on-the-road audiences, and similar Blues performers were also frequently featured in travelling minstrel shows. Alexis Korner continues in his exploration into the soulful world of American Blues music, discovering that Blues songs were often based on the singers' home town.

Juli 16, 1979
Bring It on Home to Me
Season 2Episode 325 min

Bring It on Home to Me

Alexis Korner looks back at the historical origins of Blues music. He discovers that although there are subtle undertones of protest against African American oppression, these are not direct. The deeper significance of the Blues lies in its deep symbolic message of togetherness and acknowledgement of a shared experience.

Juli 23, 1979
Big Joe Williams Plays His Nine String Guitar
Season 2Episode 425 min

Big Joe Williams Plays His Nine String Guitar

Tthe 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.

Juli 30, 1979

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