Two CDs with recordings of the concerts that the legendary blues singer Big Bill Broonzy gave on February 26 and 28, 1953 in Amsterdam. In between the songs - many traditionals - Bill talks about anything and everything, about his guitar playing, his family, slavery, colleagues and Dutch food. The event was recorded by Louis van Gasteren, who would later cause a furore in the film world. The recordings
… are rustling and the guitar is poorly tuned, but the historical value is great. (MS)more
