New World slavery served as the hammer and anvil upon which startling forms of music, unlike any ever heard before, were forged. Drawing upon the expertise of the foremost experts in their fields, this classic seven-part series traces the constantly evolving cross-fusion of rhythms and melodies that has given the world gospel, jazz, R&B, reggae, and other unique musical genres. 7-part series, 56-60 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Born Musicians: Traditional Music from the Gambia | The Drums of Dagbon | On the Battlefield: Gospel Quartets | Legends of Rhythm and Blues | Sit Down and Listen: The Story of Max Roach | Caribbean Crucible | Africa Come Back: The Popular Music of West Africa

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		Indian Classical Music This program features some of the finest musicians of India: Ali Akbar Khan, Alla Rakha, Amjad Khan, Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Ravi Shankar. Each a supreme virtuoso of his instrument, the artists perform ragas that illustrate the range, scope, and te...(more details)		DVD $169.95
		African Wave: South African Music and Its Influences Much of contemporary music has its roots in African music, which has always moved to tribal rhythms and reflected the elan of an entire continent. The African resonance has been most strongly felt in America, where the deeply-etched music of slaves h...(more details)		DVD $1,039.35
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