Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.
Corey Harris
Martin Scorsese
John Lee Hooker
Taj Mahal
Keb' Mo'
Sam Carr
Muddy Waters
Johnny Shines
Toumani Diabate
Salif Keita
Willie King
Habib Koité
Lead Belly
Ali Farka Touré
Otha Turner
Dick Waterman