All Music Guide

Jessie Mae Hemphill : Dare You To Do It Again (DVD)

By Jason Buchanan

The life and career of accomplished blues singer and guitarist Jessie Mae Hemphill is explored in this comprehensive documentary featuring intimate interviews, rare performance footage, and spontaneous jam sessions. Interviews with such colleagues and admirers as Robert Belfour, Cyd Cassone, Ruthie Foster, DJ Logic, and Kenny Brown serve as a telling testament to the gifted blues-woman's rich legacy and far-reaching impact.