The Power of Delta Blues Guitar 1 (1989)
Overview
Learn the traditional country blues guitar styles that have influenced generations of players. Rory Block, one of the most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the classic blues style, teaches the earthy, hard-driving playing of the Mississippi Delta in a way that brings it all into focus.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.423 |
Directed By
Happy Traum
Cambiz
Crew
Cambiz A. Khosravi
Ellen Povill
Tom Mark
Happy Traum
Happy Traum
Cambiz
Rory Block
TOP CAST
Rory Block
Self
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