American Epic

"The First Time America Heard Itself"

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-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal and others.

Status

Ended

Original Name

American Epic

First Air Date

May 16, 2017

Last Air Date

May 30, 2017

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

Out of the Many, the One
S01E03

Out of the Many, the One

Discover how America's diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles: from the Hopi tribe to Hawaii's Joseph Kekuku to Mexican-American Lydia Mendoza and the Cajun Breaux Family. Mississippi John Hurt's blues inspires a generation of musicians.

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