

TV series
The Blues
2003, English, on PBS. Created by Martin Scorsese.
Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues - A Musical Journey
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 630 min
- Status
- Ended in 2003
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Piano Blues
Aired 4 October 2003
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseCreator
- Dick WatermanSelf - Son House's manager · 2 ep
- Taj MahalSelf · 1 ep
- B.B. KingSelf · 1 ep
- Marcia BallSelf · 1 ep
- Ike TurnerSelf · 1 ep
- Salif KeitaSelf · 1 ep
- Ray CharlesSelf · 1 ep
- Ali Farka TouréSelf · 1 ep
- Rosco GordonSelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- John Lee HookerSelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Roy HawkinsSelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Sam CarrSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 September 2003
- Last aired
- 4 October 2003
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Blues: quick answers
Is The Blues worth watching?
The Blues doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Blues are there?
The Blues has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 630 minutes each.
Is The Blues finished?
Yes. The Blues ended in 2003, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Blues suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Blues yet.
What shows are like The Blues?
If you liked The Blues, try JANET JACKSON., Mr. Scorsese, 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything.
Who created The Blues?
The Blues was created by Martin Scorsese and stars Dick Waterman, Taj Mahal, B.B. King.

