Newsreel tracing the evolution of blues music from the South to the ghettos of Chicago. Shot of cars in parking lot. Two boys walk by. Car drives into focus. People milling around park, shot of train tunnel. Camera pans Chicago, shot of El train tracks, buildings, men on El platform. Shot of local stores, beauty salons, restaurants all catering to Black community. Overhead shot of Chicago. Clothing store states, "For Blacks only." Shot of woman with ethnic earrings. Billboard signs for music group, The Soul Sisters, plus Eddie C. Campbell. black themed jewelry store called "Zambezi." Shot of black leather bracelet with spikes. CU of woman wearing headband across her forehead. Shot of El Train.