Los Angeles, June 20 -- Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman has announced his entry into the music world with the upcoming release of Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience, a blues-inspired album that will arrive on August 7 via Decca Records, according to People.

The 89-year-old actor, who serves as producer and narrator on the project, unveiled the album on Friday and simultaneously released its first single, "Death Letter Blues," to mark Juneteenth.

According to a press release, the 12-track album presents a cinematic journey through 100 years of blues music. The project features collaborations with acclaimed musicians including Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell and Shemekia Copeland, alongside the Chineke! Orchestra....