Our Musical History — Season 1, Episode 3: Blues & Beyond with Cerys Matthews and Val Wilmer
59 min • 1 season, 7 episodes
Episode synopsis
Singer, DJ and broadcaster Cerys Matthews joins acclaimed blues photographer Val Wilmer to select their favourite blues musicians - several of whom Val has met and photographed. From Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf to Jimi Hendrix and John Lee Hooker, Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Peggy Lee and many more, their playlist is packed with classic blues and punctuated with personal stories.
About Our Musical History
A seven part series, each episode focuses on a different genre of music, from blues to soul to disco to country, with some of its leading practitioners going through their favourite tunes and moments, helping us to appreciate which makes each genre special.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Disco & Beyond with Ana Matronic and Martyn Ware
- E2Synth & Beyond with Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert
- E4Indie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder & Alan McGee
- E5Soul & Beyond with Corinne Bailey Rae & Trevor Nelson
- E6Vocal Giants & Beyond with Beverley Knight & James Morrison
- E7Country & Beyond with The Shires