The unique musical form and genre known as “The Blues” was birthed at the end of the 19^th century. Growing from the spirituals, field hollers, work songs and chanting of African slaves working on southern plantations, the Blues eventually joined jazz, rhythm & blues and rock & roll as one of the most favored American sounds. This lecture will feature a plethora of original blues stars, as well as recordings and clips of their music. This program will be featured at Highfield Hall as part of JazzFest Falmouth 2014.