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The Blues

Season 1 Episode 5: Godfathers and Sons

Hip-hop icon Chuck D and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records' founder, join forces to create a pioneering album merging hip-hop with traditional Chicago Blues. The project combines styles, featuring collaborations with Common and legendary blues musicians like Howlin' Wolf.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Feel Like Going Home

1. Feel Like Going Home

Aired: Sep 28, 2003

Exploring the rich heritage of the blues, this episode delves into the Africa...

Episode 2 The Soul of a Man

2. The Soul of a Man

Aired: Sep 29, 2003

The next episode explores the world of blues, revealing the fascinating stori...

Episode 3 The Road to Memphis

3. The Road to Memphis

Aired: Sep 30, 2003

The next episode explores the life and music of B.B. King, following his path...

Episode 4 Warming by the Devil's Fire

4. Warming by the Devil's Fire

Aired: Oct 1, 2003

A young boy in 1950s Mississippi grapples with family obligations and conflic...

Episode 5 Godfathers and Sons

5. Godfathers and Sons

Aired: Oct 2, 2003

Hip-hop icon Chuck D and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records' founder, join ...

Episode 6 Red, White and Blues

6. Red, White and Blues

Aired: Oct 3, 2003

The next episode ventures to 1960s England, where the thriving blues scene si...

Episode 7 Piano Blues

Aired: Oct 4, 2003

Clint Eastwood engages in intimate conversations with musicians, uncovering t...

Guest Starring

Appearances

Paul Butterfield

Marshall Chess

Creators

Marc LevinDirector

Info about The Blues

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, Music