America's Blues (2015)
• June 5th, 2015 • 1h 23min
Documentary, History, Music
Overview
America's Blues takes a new angle on the Blues, focusing on, not only the musical impact it has had on all forms of Popular American Music, but also the influence it has had on art, fashion, language, film and racial equality.
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