Aired: 1/11/2010
Sam Cooke put the spirit of the black church into popular music, creating a new American sound and setting into motion a chain of events that forever altered the course of popular music and race relations in America.
Aired: 3/31/2010
The work of the innovative Chinese-American architect with a focus on his efforts to build an historical museum in China.
Aired: 5/12/2010
A documentary that traces the roots of Jim Morrison's iconic rock group and their live and studio performances.
Aired: 6/21/2010
Merle Haggard actually lived the rambling, gambling, love ‘em and leave ‘em, often brutal life that remains the bedrock of country music lyrics.
Aired: 9/20/2010
A feature on the Cuban-born bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, an internationally renowned musician, composer, and pioneer of Mambo.
Aired: 10/4/2010
Martin Scorsese pays tribute to the life and work of noted American film director Elia Kazan.
Aired: 11/22/2010
A look at the period of time musician John Lennon and his family spent living in New York City during the 1970s.
Aired: 12/27/2010
A fresh look at the life of a singular pianist and poet who made an international impact with his music and recordings.