Born on the plantations of the Mississippi Delta, the blues is Americas roots music. Few performances of the early masters were ever captured on film, but those that were are truly unforgettable. Combining VHS volumes 1 and 2 on one DVD, Blues Masters is an extraordinary, comprehensive visual history of blues music, gathering rare performances and archival footage that trace the development of this unique American art form. With the only known taped performance by Leadbelly, Blues Masters also serves up the smoldering blues of Son House, Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Witherspoon, Billie Holiday and many more

Join Biography for an unforgettable look at the life and legend of the courageous and unstoppable Amelia Earhart