Cigar Box Blues: The Makers of a Revolution

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Technology Documentary hosted by Virginia Heath, published by BBC in 2019 - English narration

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We meet the passionate makers and players of cigar box guitars. Many of these craftsmen and musicians are from post-industrial British towns, and have created a self-identity through making these unique three-stringed guitars. Born from the blues, their simple, low-cost, 'no-rules' approach means anyone can try their hand. These are the fervent advocates of the 'cigar box guitar revolution' who express their love of designing and constructing hand-made instruments, recycled from almost anything. The democratic, pro-recycling, local-production ethos of the movement inspires new recruits, while the emotional connection they feel for their instruments creates a unique and evocative sound that totally transports musicians and audiences alike. Although the cigar box guitar has a long history in the USA, where it formed part of the culture of traditional blues music, it has only recently become popular with musicians in the UK. This film reveals how just three chords, played on their unique, DIY instruments, handmade from recycled materials, connect them to their truth.


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  • Video Codec: x265 CABAC Main@L4
  • Video Bitrate: CRF 21 (~2278Kbps)
  • Video Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Video Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Frame Rate: 25 FPS
  • Audio Codec: AAC-LC
  • Audio Bitrate: q100 VBR 48KHz (~128Kbps)
  • Audio Channels: 2
  • Run-Time: 29 mins
  • Number Of Parts: 1
  • Part Size: 500 MB
  • Source: HDTV
  • Encoded by: JungleBoy

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