BBC Four has announced a special season of programming to celebrate the blues.
The season will retrace the history of the music genre and explore its place in American culture from the 20th Century and beyond.
Two-part series Blues America is produced by Mick Gold and narrated by Fun Lovin' Criminals star Huey Morgan, who made headlines earlier this week after smashing a mug and storming off set during an appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
The first programme, Woke Up This Morning will air on November 29 at 9pm. It charts the development of the blues from its roots in minstrel and medicine shows into a commercial industry.
Contributors including Keith Richards, Taj Mahal and Chuck D will discuss key moments in the blues rising.
The second offering Bright Lights, Big City includes insights from Bonnie Raitt, Seasick Steve and Buddy Guy.
Airing on December 6 at 9pm, it recalls...
The season will retrace the history of the music genre and explore its place in American culture from the 20th Century and beyond.
Two-part series Blues America is produced by Mick Gold and narrated by Fun Lovin' Criminals star Huey Morgan, who made headlines earlier this week after smashing a mug and storming off set during an appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
The first programme, Woke Up This Morning will air on November 29 at 9pm. It charts the development of the blues from its roots in minstrel and medicine shows into a commercial industry.
Contributors including Keith Richards, Taj Mahal and Chuck D will discuss key moments in the blues rising.
The second offering Bright Lights, Big City includes insights from Bonnie Raitt, Seasick Steve and Buddy Guy.
Airing on December 6 at 9pm, it recalls...
- 11/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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