Blues Disciples interviews Ms. Augusta Palmer on her film "The Blues Society," exploring the Memphis Blues Festivals' legacy and rare 1969 footage.
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Memphis Blues Festival "Blues Society"
Documentary Blues Disciples Interview
Blues Disciples interviews Augusta Palmer about her
documentary, The Blues Society, focusing on the
Memphis Blues Festivals from 1966 to 1969.
Palmer, daughter of Robert
Palmer, explores the cultural
significance of the festivals and
her mother's role
Rare footage from the 1969 festival, discovered by Palmer and shot by Gene Rosenthal,
plays a crucial part in the documentary, revealing untold stories
Palmer's approach in "The Blues Society" contrasts
with other documentaries by emphasizing the
voices of musicians and scholars, offering a
nuanced view of the festival's influence
The documentary highlights the lasting impact of the
festival on today's blues scene and brings forth diverse
perspectives often missing in other works
Blues Disciples invites blues music enthusiasts to delve into this interview and experience the legacy of
the Memphis Blues Festivals through Augusta Palmer's lens.
BluesDisciples.org
Documentary Blues Disciples Interview
Blues Disciples interviews Augusta Palmer about her
documentary, The Blues Society, focusing on the
Memphis Blues Festivals from 1966 to 1969.
Palmer, daughter of Robert
Palmer, explores the cultural
significance of the festivals and
her mother's role
Rare footage from the 1969 festival, discovered by Palmer and shot by Gene Rosenthal,
plays a crucial part in the documentary, revealing untold stories
Palmer's approach in "The Blues Society" contrasts
with other documentaries by emphasizing the
voices of musicians and scholars, offering a
nuanced view of the festival's influence
The documentary highlights the lasting impact of the
festival on today's blues scene and brings forth diverse
perspectives often missing in other works
Blues Disciples invites blues music enthusiasts to delve into this interview and experience the legacy of
the Memphis Blues Festivals through Augusta Palmer's lens.
BluesDisciples.org