Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman is set to release a blues album, covering 100 years of the genre. The album, titled ‘Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience’, is a collaboration with various blues musicians and features a mix of classic and modern blues tracks.
Background
The idea for the album was born out of Freeman’s experience in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he opened a juke joint called Ground Zero Blues Club 25 years ago. The club aimed to provide a platform for blues musicians to perform and share their music with a wider audience.
Freeman, who is a producer and narrator on the album, hopes to keep the blues genre alive and introduce it to a new generation of music lovers. The album features a range of talented musicians, including Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Shemekia Copeland.
The album’s release is a significant event in the music world, and it is expected to bring attention to the blues genre. With its unique blend of classic and modern blues, the album is sure to appeal to music fans of all ages.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
