Episodes
-
How Do You Preserve a Thousands Year Old Musical Style?
S5 E2 - 9m 11s
Discover the deep historical roots of Hmong folk singing, a tradition that originated in China and migrated through Southeast Asia to America after the Secret War. We explore Hmong cultural preservation through music, focusing on the styles of lug txaj and kwv txhiaj, which are performed and cherished at community gatherings like the Hmong New Year and weddings.
-
Why This Mexican Genre Is Growing As Fast As K-Pop
S5 E1 - 13m 28s
Linda Diaz sits with the Latin Grammy-nominated Yahritza Y Su Esencia, a band poised to take the Sierreno genre to new heights with their fresh perspective and unique sound. In Watsonville, CA, Linda interviews the rising stars of Revolucion, uncovering the roots and evolution of Sierreño music from its origins in Mexican regional music like banda, corridos and mariachi.
Extras + Features
-
Is This Even Music? John Cage, Schoenberg and Outsider Artis
S1 E6 - 9m 26s
What is music? From John Cage to Legendary Stardust Cowboy, avant-garde artists have forever been pushing on the edges of what is considered music. Composers like Arnold Schoenberg, Harry Partch and outsider musicians like The Shaggs are constantly changing music.
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.
Similar Shows
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Arts and Music
Neil Diamond: Thank You Australia
Arts and Music
Benise: Strings of Hope
Arts and Music
Billy Joel: Live at Yankee Stadium
Arts and Music
The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese
Arts and Music
Black Ballerina
Arts and Music
Carole King: Home Again – Live in Central Park
Arts and Music
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
Arts and Music
Prelude: The Legacy of Garth Fagan Dance
Arts and Music
Bluegrass Underground
Arts and Music