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American Epic is an award-winning 3-part documentary series about the first recordings of rural music in the U.S.A. and their cultural, social and technological impact on the world.
- The Films
American Epic is a journey through American history,...
- The Book
The companion book to the groundbreaking BBC and PBS...
- The Collection
American Epic: The Collection gathers 100 of the greatest...
- The Sessions
The American Epic Sessions Original Motion Picture...
- The Soundtrack
American Epic: The Soundtrack highlights 15 recordings from...
- Best ofs
The American Epic Best Of Series - All tracks available for...
- Education
On October 6, 2017, the University of Chicago Laboratory...
- Media Gallery
American Epic Creators: LR – Duke Erikson, Allison McGourty,...
- Events
Upcoming and past events for American Epic. Previous Events...
- Thank You
American Epic would not have been possible without the...
- The Films
American Epic is a project that explores the first recordings of roots music in the US in the 1920s and their impact on culture and history. It includes films, books, albums, and an educational program featuring diverse artists and genres.
American Epic is a film and a TV series that explores the history and culture of American music through the recordings of the 1920s. It features interviews, performances, and archival footage of legendary and forgotten artists, as well as contemporary tributes by Nas, Elton John, Jack White, and more.
The companion book to the groundbreaking BBC and PBS documentary series celebrating the pioneers and artists of American roots music—blues, gospel, folk, Cajun, Appalachian, Hawaiian, Native American—without which there would be no jazz, rock, country, R&B, or hip hop today.
Watch the trailer and previews of American Epic, a three-part historical documentary and a feature-length film about the birth of modern music in the US. The channel also features playlists, companion soundtrack, book and music products.
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Apr 10, 2017 · Explore the untold story of how the first recording teams captured the raw roots of American music in the 1920s. Watch the three-part film narrated by Robert Redford and featuring legends like the Carter Family, Charley Patton, and Blind Willie Johnson.