RELEASED 29.1.2009
R.L. Burnside: When it comes to Mississippi-rooted Blues delivered with pure passion and grit, no living performer equals Robert Lee Burnside. His music has its roots in the rough hills of North-Eastern Mississippi: a blend of hypnotic, almost mantra-like chords with the rhythm of the local Fife and Drum bands. Of this music – rarely heard nowadays – R.L. Burnside was one of the last and foremost protagonists.
Johnny Woods: Johnny Woods was also a Mississippi man, whose delightful harmonica playing is as much rooted in the single note of North-Mississippi Fife and Drum band tradition as it is in the multi-faceted music of Blues legends like Sonny Boy Williamson.
This DVD brings you unique footage of two legends in their own right. The first part of this DVD contains previously unreleased recordings of R.L. Burnside solo, giving ample proof of his overwhelming talent. The second part captures the unique collaboration of these great musicians who keep the heritage of their North-Mississippi roots alive. The informal atmosphere during the session adds an extra dimension to the music, which is nothing short of superb.
Extra features: Biography Discography and Previews of other Swingmaster DVD’s