The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.

Guests

• Steve Almond: Author of "Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life."
• Guthrie Ramsey: Historian, musician, and professor of music at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of "Race Music: Black Cultures from Be-Bop to Hip Hop."

Resources

• Steve Almond's Web site
• About Guthrie Ramsey