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A companion book to the PBS documentary series exploring the history of the blues and its contribution to American culture and music worldwide.
A companion to the groundbreaking documentary series, this volume is a unique and timeless celebration of the blues, from writers and artists as esteemed and revered as the music that moved them.
Included in this stunning collection are:Essays by David Halberstam, Hilton Als, Suzan-Lori Parks, Elmore Leonard, Luc Sante, John Edgar Wideman, and many othersTimeless archival pieces by writers such as Stanley Booth, Paul Oliver, and Mack McCormickEvocative color illustrations and rare vintage photographyIlluminating and in-depth conversations and portraits of musicians, ranging from Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith to John Lee Hooker and Eric ClaptonLyrics of legendary blues compositionsPersonal essays by the series directors Martin Scorsese, Charles Burnett, Richard Pearce, Wim Wenders, Marc Levin, Mike Figgis, and Clint EastwoodExcerpts from literary masters James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Eudora Welty, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and William Faulkner
Tracing the art form’s path from juke joints, house parties, and recording studios to musicians such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles, Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues proves, in the words of Willie Dixon, “The blues are the roots; every-thing else is the fruits.”
Praise for Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues
“Richly detailed . . . the book has a wealth of material with a lot of riffs and personal takes by talented writers.” —USA Today
“A must-read for any blues fans.” —Chicago Tribune
“Essential . . . for anyone who cares about American history, black culture, and current music.” —Miami Herald
“Even if you’re a blues hound with hundreds of discs in your collection, this book is a learning experience, and richly enjoyable.” —Kansas City Star
ASIN : B003YCOOX0
Publisher : HarperCollins e-books; Reprint edition (April 19, 2011)
Publication date : April 19, 2011
Language : English
File size : 15184 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 298 pages
Customers say
Customers find the music quality great and the book entertaining. They appreciate the facts, insights, and historical information. Readers describe the book as a great reading companion to the PBS Video Mini-Series. They also mention it has great photographs.
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