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Lionel Richie narrates a series that looks at the huge influence black people have had on popular music.

How the slaves' "field hollers" developed into the blues - songs performed by just voice and guitar. The programme also looks at how Memphis, Detroit and Chicago became melting pots for this music and features interviews with John Lee Hooker, BB King and Sam Philips, as well as blues classics from the twenties onwards.

Contributors

Narrator:
Lionel Richie
Interviewee:
John Lee Hooker
Interviewee:
BB King
Interviewee:
Sam Philips

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