Bill Withers -- Grandma's Hands
Bill Withers pays tribute to a special kind of mother -- a grandmother.
Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of "blue notes." It emerged in Black communities of the United States from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads.
Ry Cooder -- Jesus on the Mainline
From "Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have A Ball", a film by Les Blank taped at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA on March 25, 1987. Awesome solos by George Bohannon and Ry using slide on mandoguitar!
Gil Scott-Heron -- Work for Peace
Bluesologist Gil Scott-Heron preaches and teaches, accompanied by searing images.
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