American Music: Jazz and Blues and the Origins of Rock n' Roll

This first episode of American music traces the history of jazz, with an analysis by Billy Taylor and performances by the Preservation Hall Band and the New Orleans Funeral Marching Band. Looks at the emergence of rock 'n' roll, at the influence of gospel and blues upon it, at country music's roots in bluegrass, and at the smoother, more commercial sound of country musicians such as Waylon Jennings and the Carter family -- the Nashville sound

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The 20th Century Time Machine takes you back in time to the most important historical events of the past century. Watch documentaries, discussions and real footage of major events that shaped the world we live in today.
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