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Why Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins was the most famous Black musician of the 1800s
"Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future" tells the story of the African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
“Lift Every Voice” Excerpt From Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet
In this excerpt from Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet "Deep River," Babatunji delivers a captivating solo to the heartfelt spiritual “Lift Every Voice,” accompanied by the powerful vocals of Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran on the piano.
How Did Potatoes Change the World?
Potatoes are grown in 125 countries and are eaten by over a billion people worldwide, but where do they come from? Kae Lani shares the story of the potato’s migration, and discusses how new theories shape our understanding of Polynesian contact with the s...
42nd Street (PBS Great Performances)
The 1981 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 42nd Street is the song-and-dance, American dream fable of Broadway, featuring the iconic songs “42nd Street,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” a...
Soundstage Presents: Peter Cetera with Special Guest Amy Grant (2003)
Grammy Award winner Peter Cetera, has enjoyed much success as a singer, songwriter and bassist since his earlier career as lead singer with the group Chicago. In this Soundstage performance, Cetera serenades audiences with classic favorites. His rich, dee...
The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!
Why Salt and Pepper Ended Up On Every Table
Salt and pepper shakers are so omnipresent on tabletops that adding a dash of the white or black stuff (or both!) is almost a dining rite. The seasonings pair well with just about everything and they go together like — well, salt and pepper.
Why Is English Awash in Sailors' Jargon?
There are so many common words and phrases in English that came from the world of sailing, it's almost OVERWHELMING!
Exhilarating Dance Numbers from Broadway’s Best
Explore some of our favorite dance performances from "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn," "Kinky Boots," "An American in Paris," "42nd Street" and "Anything Goes" in this dance compilation!
Chloe Chua and Scott Yoo Perform the Ling Ling Violin Workout
Rising violinist Chloe Chua takes Scott Yoo through her practice routine, and then shows him how to do TwoSet Violin’s Ling Ling workout.
Chaka Khan - Harris Theatre in Chicago (2019)
CK performs her favorite career songs including a tribute to Aretha Franklin in a live concert taped for PBS public television fundraising.
How Did Tomatoes Become An Italian Staple?
When you think of Italian food, you probably think about pizza, bruschetta, or spaghetti. But tomatoes aren't native to Italy. So where do these associations come from? And how these staple Italian dishes come to be?
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.
The Second Moment of Creation
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations. Liev Schreiber narrates. [Origi...
Justin Wilson: How To Cook Hush Puppies
There's nothing quite like hush puppies straight out of the fryer. Justin Wilson's recipe is the perfect blend of cornmeal and spices, resulting in a crispy exterior and flavorful interior.