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Chicago Blues (Original title)
Date: 16 June 1977 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Harley Cokliss

Synopsis: A documentary study of the Blues from a sociological angle, showing varied styles of music.Synopsis: A study of the development of the Blues from its origin in the rural south of America to the tough urban music it has become today. It includes special performances by some of the finest Blues artists in the world: Buddy Guy, J.B. Hutto, Floyd Jones, Johnie Lewis, Junior Wells, Muddy Waters, and the comedian Dick Gregory.

Genre:
Anthology

Subjects:
Blues music, Blues music, United States of America, Chicago, African Americans

Series title:
Omnibus
TV Transmissions
Date: 16 June 1977Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:55-22:45Slot duration: 50 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 27 July 1985Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:45-00:30Slot duration: 45 minsNetwork
Date: 18 April 1986Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 15:35-16:30Slot duration: 55 minsNetwork