American Epic
Three artists, Jack White, Nas, and Taj Mahal, share the stories of forgotten musicians who influenced American music in the 1920s.
“The First Time America Heard Itself”
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Three artists, Jack White, Nas, and Taj Mahal, share the stories of forgotten musicians who influenced American music in the 1920s.
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Robert Redford narrates "American Epic," a documentary that focuses on the 1920s music scene in the United States. The series features artists like Jack White, Nas, and Taj Mahal. It tells the stories of forgotten musicians whose songs were among the first recorded. These recordings changed the music industry and influenced American culture. The three-part series emphasizes the need to preserve these musical legacies for future generations.
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