The road to Memphis a film [WorldCat Entities]

"Martin Scorcese presents the blues (Television program)"
"Martin Scorcese presents the blues (Television program)"@en
"Martin Scorsese presents The blues"@en
"Na poti za Memphis"
"Martin Scorsese presents the blues"@en
"Blues"@en
"Blues"
"Martin Scorsese presents The Blues"@en
"Martin Scorsese presents "The blues""
"Camino a Memphis"

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"Traces the musical odyssey of B.B. King to Memphis and pays homage to the great blues musicians of the Memphis tradition. Filmed on the occasion of the great reunion in which Memphis musicians returned to honor their roots."@en
"Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues music."
"Explores the history of blues music in Memphis, Tennessee, through the life and career of B.B. King."@en
"American film director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King, paying tribute to Memphis, the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Features original performances and archival material."
"Traza la odisea musical de B.B. King en Memphis y rinde homenaje a los músicos de blues de la tradición de Memphis. Documental rodado con motivo de la gran reunión en la que los músicos de Memphis vuelven a honrar a sus raíces."
"Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. He also takes viewers on the road and behind the scenes with Memphis blues veterans Bobby Rush and Rosco Gordon. His homage to Memphis features interviews with blues musicians and contemporary performances as well as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf, Rufus Thomas and others."@en
"Il film è un tributo a Memphis, la città che ha dato i natali ad un nuovo stile di blues. Questo omaggio si avvale delle performance originali di B. B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon e Ike Turner, così come delle immagini di repertorio di Howlin' Wolf e di Rufus Thomas."@it
"Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues Series consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social Club' and 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown', The Blues films chart the evolution of blues music, from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music. As opposed being merely historical overviews or straight documentaries of the blues, the films aim to celebrate and promote the diverse impressions and influences blues music has exerted on artistic and musical forms of expression around the world. Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas. Says Pearce: "The Blues is a chance to celebrate one of the last truly indigenous American art forms, before it all but disappears, swallowed whole by the rock and roll generation it spawned. Hopefully we'll get there before it's too late.""@en
"Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B. B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce also takes us on the road and behind the scenes with Memphis blues veterans Bobby Rush and Rosco Gordon. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B. B. King, Bobby Rush, Rosco Gordon, Ike Turner, Rev. Gatemouth Moore and LIttle Milton, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King and many more."@en
"Guided by the phenomenal talent of Martin Scorsese as Executive Producer, The Blues Series consists of 7 feature-length films that are both personal and impressionistic, viewed through the lens of 7 world famous directors who share a passion for blues music. In the tradition of 'The Buena Vista Social Club' and 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown', The Blues films chart the evolution of blues music, from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music. As opposed being merely historical overviews or straight documentaries of the blues, the films aim to celebrate and promote the diverse impressions and influences blues music has exerted on artistic and musical forms of expression around the world. Director Richard Pearce traces the musical odyssey of blues legend B.B. King in a film that pays tribute to the city that gave birth to a new style of blues. Pearce's homage to Memphis features original performances by B.B. King, Bobby Rush, and Ike Turner, as well as historical footage of Howlin' Wolf and Rufus Thomas. Says Pearce: "The Blues is a chance to celebrate one of the last truly indigenous American art forms, before it all but disappears, swallowed whole by the rock and roll generation it spawned. Hopefully we'll get there before it's too late."--Kanopy."
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