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About American Epic

American Epic is a documentary TV series that premiered on PBS on May 16, 2017. It has 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "The American Epic Sessions", aired on June 6, 2017.

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.

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Episodes

3 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2017 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

American Epic Season 1 release dates →
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    4. The American Epic Sessions

    Finale

    Using the only 1920's era recording device in existence, Jack White and T Bone Burnett produce a series of recording sessions in tribute to the mostly unknown artists celebrated in the three prior episodes of this PBS documentary series.

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    3. Out of the Many, the One

    Discover 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.

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    2. Blood and Soil

    Travel 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.

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    1. The Big Bang

    Travel 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.

Cast & crew

Created by Bernard MacMahon

  • Mississippi John Hurt

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jack White

    Jack White

    Self

  • Nas

    Nas

    Self

  • Willie Nelson

    Willie Nelson

    Self

  • Lydia Mendoza

    Self (archive footage)

American Epic FAQ

Will there be new episodes of American Epic?

American Epic has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 6, 2017.

When did the latest episode of American Epic come out?

The most recent episode of American Epic, Season 1 Episode 4 "The American Epic Sessions", aired on June 6, 2017.

How many seasons of American Epic are there?

American Epic has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

When did American Epic first air?

American Epic first aired on PBS on May 16, 2017.

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