Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History

Season 1

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A look at significant historical moments in time and the music that helped defined them.

8 Episodes

  • The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
    E1
    The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.Explore 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.
  • September 11th
    E2
    September 11thExplore 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.
  • Kent State & The Vietnam War
    E3
    Kent State & The Vietnam WarFollowing 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.
  • Hurricane Katrina
    E4
    Hurricane KatrinaFollowing 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.
  • The Fall of the Berlin Wall
    E5
    The Fall of the Berlin WallThe episode charts the course of the Cold War in Berlin through music revealing how it helped to sow the seeds of rebellion.
  • The Moon Landing
    E6
    The Moon LandingNeil 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.
  • Battle of the Sexes
    E7
    Battle of the SexesBillie 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.
  • The Stonewall Riots
    E8
    The Stonewall RiotsThe 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Dwayne JohnsonHimself - Host / Producer
  • Dany GarciaProducer

 

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