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A Journey Through American Music
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From the early fusion of gospel, rhythm & blues and soul music, through to modern rock and rap, Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman traces the ancestry and growth of American music.
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman traces the ancestry and growth of American music through the 20th century and beyond. From the early fusion of gospel, rhythm & blues music and soul music, through to modern rock and rap, Freeman examines the influence and role of a breadth of artists, including Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, Bob Dylan, James Brown, Otis Redding and BB King. Stunning live performances, rare archive footage, revealing interviews and Freeman's own love of music provide an engaging insight into American music and its far-reaching influence.
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- A Journey Through American Music: Blues Beginnings
- A Journey Through American Music: Travelling Blues
- A Journey Through American Music: Sounds of Jazz
- A Journey Through American Music: Free Jazz to Future Jazz
- A Journey Through American Music: Soul Stirrings
- A Journey Through American Music: Heart of Soul
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lovelit3
Tue 17 February 2009, 02:41
When will this be on? (if it hasn’t been aired already, god forbid)
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Sari from Sky Arts
Tue 17 February 2009, 16:37
Fear not Lovelit3, this series will be shown from 16 March at 8pm on Sky Arts 1. Happy viewing!
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Nathanial
Wed 18 March 2009, 12:24
It was on yesterday (17th March) the one with all the buddy guy footage where he does “hoochie Coochie Man” and Ike Turner Does some songs. he does rocket 88 but what was the other. please help, any idea when its on again
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David
Tue 24 March 2009, 23:52
Will this series be repeated on Sky Arts HD as I missed the first few episodes in HD?
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ann lynch
Mon 6 April 2009, 23:05
I missed this show, when will it be shown again?
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Dave Watson
Sun 1 November 2009, 23:41
We’ve had this running for 4 weeks now on ABC2 in Australia. Brilliant programme and answered a few questions so far. More of the same please. Dave
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Dave Watson
Sun 1 November 2009, 23:43
Response to Daveid 24th March. If you want to email me re your missed early episodes at
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Chris
Wed 23 December 2009, 22:11
Anyone know if the series is on DVD?
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