How Did Dr. Augusta Palmer Learn that Her Father was a Famous Music Critic and Festival Curator? [The Blues Society (2023) w/ Director Dr. Augusta Palmer and Henry Nelson]

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Director of The Blues Society, Dr. Augusta Palmer, and Memphis radio DJ legend, Henry Nelson join Ryan to talk about the 2023 documentary, The Blues Society. The film has recently become available for rental and purchase on digital platforms.

We Discuss:

• The origin of the film and when Dr. Palmer learned that her father was involved with organizing the Memphis Country Blues Festival
• Henry Nelson's memories about the festival and The Overton Shell, where the festival took place
• How artists such as The Rolling Stones ripped off blues artists associated with the film
• The thin line between paying respect and exploiting artists
• The legacy of the Memphis Country Blues Festival and its recent revival
• Eric Roberts giving the late Robert Palmer a voice in the film

For More Information about The Blues Society:

Website: https://www.thebluessocietyfilm.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebluessocietyfilm

Watch The Blues Society: https://www.freestyledigitalmedia.tv/film/the-blues-society/

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