This video contains content from pbs, who has blocked it in your country on grounds. In the 1920s, record companies in search of new styles and markets sought out regional musicians, from the streets of memphis to the western prairies and the islands of hawaii. When i first viewed this on pbs, i was totally enthralled. Learn about the major events from 1918 to 1941 that sparked the first phase of world war ii, and witness many of these events in world on fire, season 1. Funding for american epic is provided by the anne ray foundation, the family of mackinley sillerman, ann tenenbaum and thomas h.
The carter family, left to right maybelle, sara and a. It explores the pivotal recording journeys at the height of the roaring twenties, when music scouts armed with cuttingedge recording technology. American epic is a documentary film series about the first recordings of roots music in. Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert. Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. How americas diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles. Jack white, t bone burnett, and robert redford present american epic, a threepart historical documentary and the american epic sessions feature length recording studio film airing on pbs and bbc arena this fall. The american epic sessions american epic pbs socal. Buy, rent american epic, season 1 episode 1, is available to watch and stream on pbs. American epic out of the many, the one episode 103.
Directed and cowritten by bernard macmahon, the story is told through twelve ethnically and musically diverse musicians who auditioned for and participated in these pioneering recording. American epic charlie musselwhite and nas pbs by pbs. American epic is a documentary media franchise based upon the first recordings of roots music in the united states during the 1920s and their cultural, social and technological impact on north america and the world. Episode 4 the american epic sessions 3 years ago the american epic team has reassembled the very first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s, and invited jack white and t bone burnett to produce an album of recordings by twenty of todays greatest artists. Lo max records joseph kekuku, the inventor of the steel guitar. American epic charlie musselwhite episode 101 weta. At the height of the roaring twenties, music scouts set out across america to capture the breadth of american music and.
Robert redford, t bone burnett and jack white serve as executive producers on american epic, a 3part pbs documentary that chronicles how in the 1920s and early 1930s new technology not only. American epic out of the many, the one third episode. Relive their journeys from first to last appearance with our slideshow to transport you back to each characters very first scene and lines and their last. Enjoy the latest content from your local pbs station. American epic is a documentary film series about the first recordings of roots music in the united states during the 1920s and their cultural, social and technological impact on north america and the world. American epic out of the many, the one episode 103 pbs. Directed by bernard macmahon, american epic takes us on a journey across time to the birth of modern music, when the musical strands of a diverse nation first combined, sparking a. I ordered this from amazon the same night and continue to be entertained and educated by this story. Five seasons of epic adventures, grand romances, heartbreaks and more, and now, our favorite cornwall characters stories have come to an end. The talented artists and technicians just amaze me everytime. The franchise comprises a threepart awardwinning documentary film series directed by bernard macmahon, a featurelength musical documentary film, a book, ten album releases and.
American epic premieres may 16 on pbs american blues scene. Burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this pbs documentary series. The official site for the awardwinning documentary series directed by bernard macmahon. This is the big bang of modern popular musicthe first time america hears itself. Watch american epic the big bang s1 e1 online watch online anytime. The story of the nascent record industry of the 1920s, when music scouts traveled america in. Witness a historic recording session led by jack white and t bone burnett with top artists, including willie nelson, elton john, nas, taj mahal, alabama shakes, beck.
American epic charlie musselwhite episode 101 whyy. Season 1 travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert redford, featuring jack white, nas, taj mahal and others. American epic charlie musselwhite and nas pbs youtube. Get current episodes now and future ones when available. This episode also traces the hybrid cultures evident in tejano music, along with stories behind cajun music and the music of the.
Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a threepart film narrated by robert redford, featuring jack white, nas, taj mahal and others. American epic dvd,from executive producers t bone burnett, robert redford and jack white, go inside one of the greatestever untold stories. Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three. American epic is a journey through american history, geography, and culturesvery much in the plural. In the 1920s, record companies sent scouts around the united states looking for regional and ethnic music that would expand their markets beyond the urban mainstream. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one of the services below. Use my list to save your favorite shows and videos for later. American experience the rockefellers season episode 1. Many critics have cited the american epic films as being one of the best music documentaries ever made. American epic out of the many, the one episode 103 opb. Watch american epic online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Enjoy full episodes of your favorite pbs programs at video. Watch american epic season 1 episode 1 the big bang. Pbs series american epic explores our musical roots.
American epic is an awardwinning 3part documentary series about the first recordings of rural music in the u. In the roaring 20s, music scouts with cuttingedge recording technology set out across america to capture the unsung voices of everyday folk. The story of the nascent record industry of the 1920s, when music scouts traveled america in search of undiscovered talent, begins with producer ralph peer, who recorded the carter. Catch the final two episodes in the us on may 30th and june 6th at 9pm on pbs check your local listings. The american epic historical documentaries are a journey back in time to the big bang of modern popular music. Joseph kekuku, regarded as the inventor of the steel guitar, is at the center of the hawaiian slack key story.
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