American Experience: That Rhythm, Those Blues

ID #: 
135
Color or BW: 
N/A
Description: 
In the 1940s and 1950's, when American musicians faced racial segregation, black rhythm-and-blues singers toured the South performing in clubs, etc. The film tells the story of those premier performers.
Keywords: 
20th century, blues, Music, racism, segregation, Southern history, U.S. history, United States
Volume: 
7 of 9