The Blues

The story

The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 2003 · 7 episodes Season details＋

Sept. 28, 2003

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Special episodes

Specials 35 episodes Season details＋

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Cast

D Dick WatermanSelf - Son House's manager · Self T Taj MahalSelf B B.B. KingSelf M Marcia BallSelf I Ike TurnerSelf S Salif KeitaSelf R Ray CharlesSelf A Ali Farka TouréSelf R Rosco GordonSelf (archive footage) J John Lee HookerSelf (archive footage) R Roy HawkinsSelf (archive footage) S Sam CarrSelf

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T Toumani DiabatéSelf C Corey HarrisSelf S Son HouseSelf (archive footage) W Willie KingSelf H Habib KoitéSelf L Lead BellySelf (archive footage) K Keb' Mo'Self M Martin ScorseseSelf J Johnny ShinesSelf (archive footage) O Otha TurnerSelf M Muddy WatersSelf (archive footage) C Chris Thomas KingBlind Willie Johnson K Keith B. BrownSkip James J James HughesH.C. Speirs D David F. HughesArt Laibely (as David Hughes) S Shayne TingleSound engineer J Joy BrashearsSecretary T T Bone BurnettSelf (as T-Bone Burnett) J James Blood UlmerSelf (as James 'Blood' Ulmer) B BeckSelf D David BarnesSelf N Nick CaveSelf E Eagle-Eye CherrySelf S Shemekia CopelandSelf L Laurence FishburneSelf - Narrator S Skip JamesSelf (archive footage) G Garland JeffreysSelf J J.B. LenoirSelf (archive footage) J John MayallSelf (archive footage) B Bonnie RaittSelf L Lou ReedSelf V Vernon ReidSelf M Marc RibotSelf S Seaberg RonnogSelf S Steve SeabergSelf R Richard ShurmanSelf L Lucinda WilliamsSelf C Cassandra WilsonSelf A Alvin Youngblood HartSelf M Marshall ChessSelf C Chuck DSelf E Elizabeth CottenSelf (archive footage) R Rufus ThomasSelf (archive footage) H Howlin' WolfSelf (archive footage)