The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond (2014)
Genre : Documentary, Music
Runtime : 1H 23M
Director : Janet Fraser Crook
Synopsis
Interviews and rare archive footage weave together performances from a landmark multi-artist concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating the songs and artistry of the great folk-blues troubadour Bert Jansch.
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