The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond
2014 Β· 83m Β· Documentary Β· Music
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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