John Fahey, as seen in 'I Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey,' a film by James Cullingham. A First Run Feature release

"In Search of Blind Joe Death"

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 15, 2013

Director James Cullingham talks about his documentary, “In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey.” Both musician and musicologist, Fahey contributed to our understanding of such music genres as Delta blues, Appalachian bluegrass, New Orleans jazz and even industrial and electronica, influencing everyone from Glenn Jones to Sonic Youth. It's playing at Cinema Village.

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