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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

19931h 25mKen Mandel
IMDb 7.5
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Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.

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What is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) about?

Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.

Who stars in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music stars Keith David (Self - Host), Robert Palmer (Self - Commentator), Albert Murray (Self - Commentator), Chuck Berry (Self (archive footage)), Louis Armstrong (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Ken Mandel.

How long is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993.

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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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