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May 2, 2022 · The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
Cotton’s life story is a chronicle of social upheaval, overcoming overwhelming hardship and racial obstacles, while engaged in an immersive music lesson with the best exponents of this original artform.
2022 1h 26m Documentary. Reviews. The life story of James Cotton, whose musical influence shaped the Chicago blues style after having been mentored by the originators of the delta blues...
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Sep 21, 2022 · A chronicle of a time of social upheaval, Cotton’s life story is one of overcoming overwhelming hardship and racial obstacles while engaged in an immersive music lesson with the best...
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May 23, 2022 · Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues is an emotionally evocative feature documentary that portrays the untold story of James Cotton, a legend whose musical influence shaped the Chicago Blues style having been mentored with the originators of the Delta blues tradition.
Orphaned at nine, Cotton’s journey tracks America’s history and his story is one of empowerment during a time when the weight of racial inequity made the journey seem impossible. Bonnie Blue – James Cotton’s Life in the Blues is a unique portrait of an era and its impact today.
May 2, 2022 · NR 1 hr 30 min May 2nd, 2022 Music, Documentary. The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history ...
