Corey Harris - Teaches Blues Guitar (DVD)

Publisher: Homepun Tapes
From Mississippi to Mali
90 Minute DVD, includes music and tab

Discover the unusual and highly characteristic guitar style of Corey Harris that straddles the traditions of the Mississippi Blues and the sounds of African folk guitar.

In this special DVD, Harris showcases the similarities and differences between these two styles, both rich in musical heritage and cultural significance. He teaches classic and original fingerpicking and slide guitar pieces as well as two songs he learned in Mali. By combining the styles of these two cultures, Harris has developed an approach to the Blues that as resonant and evocative as it is unique.

Songs:

• High Fever Blues from Charlie Patton/Tommy Johnson
• C. C. Pill Blues from Blind Blake
• Jack o' Diamonds
• King Cotton
• Special Rider Blues
• Bajourou ("Big String") from Ali Farka Touré
• Sundiata by Mohamed Kouyate