Tag Archives: Music and Musicians

16 Hours of Ken Burns’ Country Music on PBS

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

“Oh, the storm and its fury broke today, crushing hopes that we cherish so dear. Clouds and storms will in time pass away. The sun again will shine bright and clear.”–from the Carter Family’s signature song, “Keep on the Sunny … Continue reading →

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Remembering Perry Miller Adato 1920-2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

“I don’t think you can teach anybody anything, whether it’s about art, architecture, literature, or social issues unless you entertain them. You simply cannot lecture people.  You have to involve them emotionally: make them laugh, excite them or make them … Continue reading →

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QuestTheDoc on PBS Champions Family Resilience

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

“Our society is incredibly polarized right now and, I believe, desperate for opportunities to connect across the various barriers that we think separate us: race, class, religion, geography, political party,” says filmmaker Jonathan Olshefski. “I want viewers to see themselves … Continue reading →

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Presenting Princess Shaw Makes Its Broadcast Debut on PBS

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

“There are so many people with so much talent, original thinking and unique voices. Most of them weren’t born with the ‘right cards in their hand’…What are the chances that we will hear about them?”–filmmaker Ido Haar. Israeli director Ido Haar  … Continue reading →

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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble Debuts on HBO

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

“We don’t speak perfect English, but we speak perfect music.” That refrain drives Morgan Neville’s powerful feature-length documentary, The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, debuting on HBO tonight, Monday, March 6, 2017, 8:00 – 9:35 p.m. ET/PT. … Continue reading →

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Mavis! Takes Us There on HBO

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

Need a little more sunshine in your life? If so, I encourage you to kick back and spend some quality time with Mavis!, the wonderful new documentary profile of singer Mavis Staples. You’ll come away with a smile on your face and a spring in … Continue reading →

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Sinatra Centennial Celebrated with Repeat Broadcast on HBO

Posted on December 12, 2015 by

December 12, 2015 marks the centennial of Frank Sinatra’s birth. You’ll have an opportunity to celebrate the man and his music if you catch the encore presentation of Alex Gibney’s Emmy®-nominated documentary, Sinatra: All or Nothing at All, airing on HBO today, Saturday, December 12, … Continue reading →

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