Along the Mississippi: Cotton Fields & Blues (Part 2 - Full Documentary) | TRACKS

This is the second episode of the documentary series "Along the Mississippi," which takes viewers on a journey from the deep south to the north following North America’s mightiest river. In this episode, we'll revisit the darker parts of US history, namely the times of slavery used by the large plantations in the southern states. This episode also takes us back to the origins of blues music and the stories that surround this particular American musical genre. This is a journey which takes us to the very soul of the country, capturing its rich spirit by re-discovering the Mississippi as a source of American history, culture, music and lifestyle. Subscribe to see more full documentaries every week: https://bit.ly/2lneXNy TRACKS publishes unique, unexpected and untold stories from across the world every week. From "Along the Mississippi" Facebook:   / trackstravelchannel   Content licensed from TVF International. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] [email protected]