Charles Keil discusses his book "Urban Blues" and the separation between White Americans and African Americans. There is an excerpt of a song by B.B. King played in the middle of an interview to give an example of Blues music.

Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues with Studs. Big Bill talks about getting ready for a European tour, his young life, and his life as a musician. The following performances have been removed for copyright reasons: "Ride Alberta, ride," "Going Down the road feeling bad," "House rent stomp," "The glory of love," "Plow hand," "I feel so good," and "Make my getaway."

Terkel presents a musical performance by Roy Dunn

Terkel comments and presents a concert at Oak Park Mall

Interviewing Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim at Aux Trois Mailletz while Studs was in France.

Talking about jazz with Charles Delaunay at the Hotel Pas de Callais in Paris.

Performance by Corky Siegel in Grant Park

Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry discuss their careers as blues musicians and longtime collaborators. The close relationship between Terry and McGhee is apparent as they perform a number of original and traditional songs during the interview. Songs have been removed due to copyright.