Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter GuralnickWriter
- Martin ScorseseDirector
Cast
- Corey HarrisSelf
- Martin ScorseseSelf
- John Lee HookerSelf
- Taj MahalSelf
- Keb' Mo'Self
- Sam CarrSelf
- Muddy WatersSelf
- Johnny ShinesSelf
- Toumani DiabatéSelf
- Salif KeitaSelf
- Willie KingSelf
- Habib KoitéSelf