When Houston Had the Blues

Houston's early and indelible mark on American music and the blues--often overlooked despite its rich history--is celebrated in this soulful, feature-length documentary. While Houston may not come to most people's minds as a major "music city" like Memphis, Chicago or New Orleans, it has a legacy that few other cities can match. Years before Elvis hit the charts with "Hound Dog," it was originally recorded by Houston's Big Mama Thornton (arguably the defining version). And long before Motown, Houston was home to one of the most successful Black music empires in the country.