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The Actor With Everyone’s Favorite Voice Is Releasing a Collaborative Album Honoring 100 Years of Blues

The album is inspired by Morgan Freeman’s traveling symphonic blues concert celebrating the rich musical traditions of the Mississippi Delta.

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Legendary actor Morgan Freeman has accomplished much in his 89 years. Political and environmental activism, his acting legacy, and that commanding yet reassuring speaking voice settle in alongside a dedication to preserving the musical traditions of the Mississippi Delta.

This dedication led Morgan Freeman, with Eric Meier and Howard Stovall, to put together an immersive, symphonic, traveling blues performance. Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience brings the blues to concert halls. That love and respect for the genre and its traditions is now being released as a collaborative album.

Comprised of 12 tracks, Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience, the album, is a celebration of 100 years of blues. Freeman collaborated with many iconic blues and soul artists on the project, covering established classics.........

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