Discover an international singer who captivated royalty in Europe and defied the conscience of 1939 America. Watch rare archival footage and hear audio recordings exploring her life and career from the Metropolitan Opera to the State Department.
A truly unique television program bringing together songs performed by musical legends The Blind Boys of Alabama and a full symphony orchestra.
The documentary explores the journey of the singer from his days as a piano player to a famous R&B balladeer.
AMERICAN MASTERS: Little Richard explores the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of the rock and roll legend, including his far-reaching influence and his advocacy for the rights of Black artists in the music industry.
What do Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Mamas and the Papas, Joni Mitchell, and Linda Ronstadt have in common? All lived in Laurel Canyon, a neighborhood in Los Angeles where anthems of a generation were brought to life. Legends of the Canyon takes you there with contributions from photographer Henry Diltz and interviews with many of the great artists themselves.
Kumu Hula John Kahaʻi Topolinski honors Maiki Aiu Lake, Mary Kawena Pukui and others with hula and chant in this 1980 Pau Hana episode.
This episode from 2000 features the artistry of Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, Gordon Mark, Blane Kanno and Jake Shimabukuro.
In this episode of Spectrum Hawaiʻi from 1991, meet local book designers and printing company owners, the people who install and tune the bells at St. Andrews Cathedral and bagpipe players who are among the Scots in Hawaiʻi.
Three of Hawai‘i’s most talented
musicians come together in this
month’s Nā Mele. Lehua Kalima
Alvarez of Na Leo Pilimehana, along
with Kawika Kahiapo and Shawn
Kekoa Pimental, have teamed up to
create a new group, Kulāiwi.
Kulāiwi steps up to the PBS Hawaiʻi Song Challenge!