Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues [Box Set]  £27.99

Under the guiding hand of Martin Scorsese, The Blues is a seven part series of personal and impressionistic films viewed through the lens of seven world-famous directors who share a passion for the music. The films, by Scorsese, Charles Burnett, Clint Eastwood, Mike Figgis, Marc Levin, Richard Pearce and Wim Wenders, capture the essence of blues music and delve into its global influence - from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music. Contains 7 feature-length films: Feel Like Going Home The Soul Of A Man The Road To Memphis Warming By The Devil's Fire Godfathers And Sons Red, White & Blues Piano Blues The films feature rare archival performance footage of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton and many more. Plus, over 100 newly-filmed performances by contemporary artists singing classic blues songs, including B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Beck, Lou Reed, Tom Jones, Los Lobos, Jeff Beck, and Lucinda Williams.

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