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Explore the music tied to iconic moments in history, from the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, to the moon landing to Hurricane Katrina.

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1. The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.Now viewing2017-04-201hExplore the music that kept the spirit of the civil rights movement alive following King’s death–from James Brown’s black power anthem, “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” to Kendrick Lamar’s searing protest song, “Alright,” inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
2. September 11th2017-04-271hExplore songs associated with 9/11, including Billy Joel's “New York State of Mind,” which took on a new and heightened meaning. Also a look at how politically charged country music took center stage.
3. Kent State & The Vietnam War2017-05-041hFollowing the killings of four Kent State University students during anti-Vietnam War protests, politically driven songs from Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and others became popular.
4. Hurricane Katrina2017-05-111hFollowing Hurricane Katrina, international artists from U2 to Kanye West joined New Orleans musicians in benefit concerts to help ensure the city’s rich traditions survived.
5. The Fall of the Berlin Wall2017-05-181hThe episode charts the course of the Cold War in Berlin through music revealing how it helped to sow the seeds of rebellion.
6. The Moon Landing2017-05-251hNeil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moonwalk inspired musicians from David Bowie and the Byrds to Parliament-Funkadelic and Sun Ra to imagine a cosmic future for mankind.
7. Battle of the Sexes2017-06-011h5.0Billie Jean King’s win against Bobby Riggs in their famous tennis match was a galvanizing moment for the women’s movement and ushered in music that delivered messages of female empowerment.
8. The Stonewall Riots2017-06-081hThe episode tracks the beginning of the gay rights movement in America following the riots at Stonewall Inn and how music has played a vital role in celebrating and preaching tolerance of the LGBT community.

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How many seasons does Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History have?

Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History first air?

Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History first aired in 2017.

Is Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History still running?

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What genre is Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History?

Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History is classified as Documentary.