Black Musicians | February 2022

Explore the life, the legend, the music and the man credited as the father of rock and roll.
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Meet the legend, music, and man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll.
Though Marian Anderson could sing both high and low notes, she was billed as a contralto.
Explore the life, career, art and legacy of the acclaimed singer of classical music and spirituals known for her performance in a bold protest against racial intolerance.
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Born to a single mother on welfare, Thomas Wilkins grew up to become one of the few remarkable African American conductors leading a major orchestra — the celebrated Omaha Symphony. Beyond The Baton: A Conductor's Journey is an hour-long film documenting Wilkins' experience as a Black conductor and his considerable impact on the musical world.
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Explore the life and musical career of Grammy Award-winning artist Irma Thomas, her collaborators, challenges and dedication to her dream.
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Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and other music legends lead an all-star tribute to this cultural icon's life, work and legacy.
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Enjoy this special encore of Natalie Cole’s Emmy-winning concert.
This touching evening showcases Cole's award-winning concert featuring a heartfelt performance of Nat King Cole's signature song, Unforgettable, sung as a duet with her father.
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This documentary is a joyous tribute to the greatest soul hits and performers from the 1970s and 80s, featuring classics by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Isaac Hayes and more.
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Considered one of the most important opera performers of the 20th century, Marian Anderson used music and courage to fight against racism and poverty.
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Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist, a pioneer of Chicago's West Side sound and a significant influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. Featuring new performances and interviews with John Mayer, Carlos Santana and more.
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Watch Tina Turner’s inspiring, powerful performance as she blasts out hit after hit and takes the audience through her impressive four-decade career. Turner once again proves herself to be simply the best.
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