David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.
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In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.
This Emmy-award winning series features performances by musical artists in the setting of a Victorian-era concert hall in Norfolk, Connecticut.
A musical adventure series emanating from The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Celebrating the diversity of America’s musical heritage with artists from the full spectrum of genres: Bluegrass, yes but also Americana, Country, Soul, Blues, Rock N Roll, Gospel, Folk, and everything between.
KET’s Jubilee series features the performances of nationally known artists and popular local musicians at summer folk music festivals in Kentucky. Since its premiere in 1996, Jubilee has presented an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, blues, folk, gospel, and other forms of music from around the world to your backyard.
Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.
A concert with Jonas Fjeld and Ole Paus at the ABC Theatre in Oslo, Norway. The show was broadcast in two part on NRK in 1997.
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
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A series about the evolution of various spheres of Ukrainian culture and its modern heroes. This is the result of 100+ interviews and stories about how whole layers of culture were created in Ukraine. It is an attempt to capture the outbreak that is happening today and that we are waiting for tomorrow, to understand the strengths and weaknesses, identify trends and find answers to questions that concern. Each episode reveals an important topic: from the phenomenon of Ukrainian pop music and clipmaking to movies, comedy, street art and local clothing brands.
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.
Series celebrating the historical and contemporary links between Scottish and Irish Gaelic song by bringing together top exponents of both traditions to sing and play with no audience except themselves, using a house band of their peers.
Following Folk takes us on a journey to discover the artists who are redefining folk music today. Featuring in-depth interviews and intimate performances, this series is a treat for all music lovers.
In these humorous and affectionate television poems, humorist Jean Shepherd celebrates America in all its richness and diversity -- from cars to candy, baseball to beer, motels to money. Each week a different aspect of our national psyche is explored as Shepherd travels to the Okefenokee Swamp, Death Valley, Milwaukee, the Old South, and other far-flung locations -- using the PCP-90 portable camera.
Presenter Charles Hazlewood stages a 140-person flashmob clog dance and explores the history of this folk dance that originated in the collieries and pit villages of the north east of England in the 19th century.
Travel back through the 20th century to explore the roots of American music and discover the pioneers of the musical forms that combined on American soil to become the most pervasive music throughout the world.
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Follow married bluegrass duo Sarah and Austin McCombie of Chatham Rabbits as they craft songs, tour the country, care for their North Carolina farm and navigate their relationship as up-and-coming musicians.
Three 1-hour films exploring British folk music from the rebirth of English romance to the latter day revival.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is an American comedy and variety show hosted by the Smothers Brothers and initially airing on CBS from 1967 to 1969.
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4 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Holt's State of Music | Apr 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens | Apr 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Josh Goforth and The Branchettes | Apr 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range | Apr 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steep Canyon Rangers | Apr 8, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Glencoe Mill: Alice Gerrard, Rayna Gellert, Laurelyn Dossett | Apr 15, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little | Apr 22, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Amythyst Kiah and Mipso | Apr 29, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Kruger Brothers | May 6, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Doyle Lawson and the St. John Unity Choir | May 13, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Dom Flemons and David Holt | May 20, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Onstage! | May 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Bush | Nov 1, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton | Nov 8, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | April Verch | Nov 15, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Joe Newberry | Nov 22, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Molly Tuttle | Nov 29, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Jerry Douglas | Dec 6, 2018 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Della Mae | Nov 5, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Darin and Brooke Aldridge with John Cowan | Nov 12, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Taj Mahal | Nov 19, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Rising Stars | Nov 26, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | David Holt House Party 1 | Dec 3, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | David Holt House Party 2 | Dec 10, 2019 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keb' Mo' | May 1, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Zoe & Cloyd | May 8, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | John McCutcheon | May 15, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Muriel Anderson | May 22, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Lakota John and Tray Wellington | May 29, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley | Jun 5, 2021 | 0.0 |