Martin Scorsese traces the roots of the blues from the Mississippi Delta back to West Africa, journeying from the juke joints of Mississippi to the banks of the Niger River in Mali. Featuring performances by Corey Harris, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, and Ali Farka Touré, along with rare archival footage of blues legends like Son House and Muddy Waters, the film offers a lyrical portrait of the music’s deep African origins.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| CCorey HarrisSelf | Self |
 Martin ScorseseSelf | Self |
 John Lee HookerSelf | Self |
| TTaj MahalSelf | Self |
 Keb' Mo'Self | Self |
| SSam CarrSelf | Self |
 Muddy WatersSelf | Self |
| JJohnny ShinesSelf | Self |
 Toumani DiabatéSelf | Self |
 Salif KeitaSelf | Self |
| WWillie KingSelf | Self |
| HHabib KoitéSelf | Self |
 Lead BellySelf | Self |
| AAli Farka TouréSelf | Self |
| OOtha TurnerSelf | Self |
 Dick WatermanSelf | Self |