Born in the U.S.A.

Focuses on bluesman David 'Honeyboy' Edwards and the influence of blues music as an art form in the United States. Discussion of the hardships endured by slaves and the role that singing and music played in helping them endure tough times; Background on Edwards, who faced similar hardships as his enslaved forebears in the South; Highlights of his blues career, including mention of his song 'You Got to Roll.' INSET: Where to get the blues.