On February 7th, 2003, renowned artists across multiple music genres and generations commandeered the stage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to their common heritage and passion - the blues. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from roots, rock, jazz and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime "Salute To The Blues" benefit concert whose proceeds went to musical education.
Cinematography
Radio City has never looked this gloriously grimy.
Direction
Fuqua keeps cameras hungry, never worshipful.
Sound
The mix respects the elders—every instrument breathes.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was filmed mere months before Beyoncé would make Radio City her own with 'Dangerously in Love'—same stage, completely different universe.
The 2003 concert emerged from the 'Year of the Blues' congressional declaration—rare government recognition that music this foundational needed saving.
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