Morgan Freeman Recorded a Blues Record With Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', and Shemekia Copeland
Morgan Freeman's debut blues album, featuring legendary musicians, is set for release this August.
📍 How it ended
Morgan Freeman announced a 12-song debut album titled Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience, recorded with the Chineke! Orchestra and artists including Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', and Shemekia Copeland.
He released a first single and scheduled the record for release on August 7, 2026, via Decca Records.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Morgan Freeman has announced his debut blues album, 'Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience'. It was recorded with the Chineke! Orchestra and is described as a celebration of the rich history of Delta blues.
Coverage emphasizes Freeman's lifelong love for blues music and his desire to honor its history. Major outlets including Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and People.com are covering the announcement. Watch for upcoming reviews and promotional events leading to the album's release.
Coverage does not yet specify details about tour dates or additional singles.
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Quick answers
Who collaborated with Morgan Freeman on this album?
Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', and Shemekia Copeland collaborated with Morgan Freeman on this album.
When will the album be released?
The album will be released on August 7, 2026.
What is the name of the album?
The album is titled 'Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience'.
Coverage (11)
- ‘It has never left me’: Morgan Freeman announces blues album rooted in Black music history Yahoo · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman announces blues album Blues Rock Review · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience recorded with Chineke! Orchestra, out 7th August 2026 on Decca Records. Colin's Column · 39d ago
- OSCAR-WINNER MORGAN FREEMAN BRINGS LIFELONG LOVE OF THE DELTA BLUES TO A 12-SONG CELEBRATION OF ITS RICH HISTORY WITH ‘MORGAN FREEMAN’S SYMPHONIC BLUES EXPERIENCE’ – Press Releases Umusic · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman announces Blues Album, releases first single ANI News · 39d ago
- OSCAR-WINNER MORGAN FREEMAN BRINGS LIFELING LOVE OF THE DELTA BLUES TO A 12-SONG CELEBRATION OF ITS RICH HISTORY Shore Fire Media · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman brings lifelong love of the Delta blues to 12-song celebration The Music Universe · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman Announces Blues Album and Releases First Single: 'I Hope People Listen and Remember' People.com · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman, 89, Announces Debut Blues Album 'Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience' Yahoo · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman Wants to Show You the Blues The Hollywood Reporter · 39d ago
- Morgan Freeman Recorded a Blues Record With Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', and Shemekia Copeland Rolling Stone · 39d ago
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