For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music

Season 1 Episode 6: Way Down

The massive global impact of African rhythms is the focus of this episode and how the barbarism of slavery, and the resilience of enslaved people, gave rise to genres such as blues, jazz, country, rock and roll and more. The episode also includes a dive into the rich musical history and tradition of a modern day musical Babylon, New Orleans.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

9

Cast:

Charlotte Ritchie

Quality:

HD

Duration:

63 min

First Air:

2026

Rating:

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