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A Journey Through American Music

A Journey Through American Music

Description: In this six-part documentary series, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman takes a look at the history and influence of American music through the decades - from the early days with rhythm and blues through more recent genres, such as rap. The programme uses interviews, archive footage and live performances to illustrate each featured genre, which also include jazz and soul.
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Cast: Morgan Freeman

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