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The Devil's Music

Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

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First transmitted in 1979, Alexis Korner looks back at the historical origins of Blues music. He discovers that although there are subtle undertones of protest against African American oppression, these are not direct. The deeper significance of the Blues lies in its deep symbolic message of togetherness and acknowledgement of a shared experience. Show less

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