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Synopsis

“The First Time America Heard Itself”

Travel the country in search of unknown 1920s artists, when the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for the first time, transforming music forever, in a three-part film narrated by Robert Redford, featuring Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal and others.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. The Big BangNow viewing2017-05-1657mTravel to 1920s Tennessee as the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Memphis Jug Band make their first records with producer Ralph Peer on a revolutionary portable recording machine, creating the first recordings of R&B and country songs.
2. Blood and Soil2017-05-2357mTravel to the rural South as Elder Burch, Charley Patton and others record early Delta blues, gospel and protest songs. The Great Flood of 1927 devastates Mississippi River communities, leading to northern migration and Chicago Blues by Howlin' Wolf.
3. Out of the Many, the One2017-05-301h 27mDiscover how America's diverse cultures contribute to its musical styles: from the Hopi tribe to Hawaii's Joseph Kekuku to Mexican-American Lydia Mendoza and the Cajun Breaux Family. Mississippi John Hurt's blues inspires a generation of musicians.

Cast

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Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Taj Mahal
Self

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How many seasons does American Epic have?

American Epic has 1 season and 3 episodes.

When did American Epic first air?

American Epic first aired in 2017.

Is American Epic still running?

American Epic's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is American Epic?

American Epic is classified as Documentary.