Wonderscape
The Evolution of Rhythm and Blues to Hip-Hop
Trace the journey of Black music from the post-WWII rhythm and blues era through the rise of Motown, the powerful voices of the Civil Rights era, and the emergence of hip-hop in the Bronx. Learn how each genre influenced the next,...
Curated Video
How to Make a Sad Song
It only takes a few notes of Sarah MacLachlan’s “Angel” over images of homeless dogs and cats to trigger our tear ducts. Heartbreaking visuals aside, what makes the song itself so sad? What is it musically about a song that makes it...
Curated Video
How James Brown Invented Funk
James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, created the DNA for funk. Musicians LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore how he created funk music, as well as how Brown's music influenced hip hop. They break down the sound of the genre, and create their...
Great Big Story
Beware the Executioner at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Experience the electrifying and dramatic world of the iconic Apollo Theatre and its notorious Executioner.
Great Big Story
Beware the Executioner at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Experience the electrifying and dramatic world of the iconic Apollo Theatre and its notorious Executioner.
Hip Hughes History
Music in History: Blackbird (The Beatles)
A new series focused on analyzing important songs in history. Listen to “Blackbird” here➡️ • The Beatles - Bla...
Red Rock Films
Who was James Brown?
How one musician's soothing words calmed a city and stopped violence from erupting around the country.
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Bootsy Collins and Patti Collins on Kanye West
Bootsy Collins and Patti Collins on Kanye West & James Brown at BOA in West Hollywood at Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles Bootsy Collins and Patti Collins on Kanye West on July 09, 2013 in Los Angeles, California (Footage by WireImage...
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Del the Funky Homosapien Interview (clip 9)
Del the Funky Homosapien on influences, George Clinton, Parliament, work ethic, musicianship, and funk music, James Brown.. Produced by Uncensored Interview / Zen Cat Productions. Del the Funky Homosapien Interview (clip 9) on March 26,...
Curated Video
Aerial shots of Neverland and Jackson's parents' home
AP Television
Santa Ynez, California, 29 June 2009
1. Various aerial exteriors Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch property
AP Television
Los Angeles, 29 June 2009
2. Wide aerial exterior Joe and Katherine Jackson family home in...
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Wash Westmoreland, James Brown, Julianne Moore, and Richard Glatzer at AFI FEST 2014 Presented By Audi - "Still Alice" Premiere
Wash Westmoreland, James Brown, Julianne Moore, and Richard Glatzer at AFI FEST 2014 Presented By Audi - 'Still Alice' Premiere at Dolby Theatre on November 12, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
Curated Video
Soul singer Charles Bradley dead at 68
SOUL SINGER CHARLES BRADLEY DEAD AT 68
Charles Bradley, known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" for a powerful, raspy style that evoked one of his musical heroes, James Brown, died Saturday (23 SEPT. 2017) at age 68.
...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Thierry Mugler "made fashion into true art" - art historian
He is someone who, over the years, created the contemporary fashion vocabulary, the one that is used today (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Preserving the clothes of Khmer torture victims
LEADIN:
The memory of the Khmer Rouge's many torture victims is being kept alive through a special conservation project.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum holds the clothes of thousands who were killed in the...
Curated Video
Preserving the clothes of Khmer torture victims
LEADIN:
The memory of the Khmer Rouge's many torture victims is being kept alive through a special conservation project.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum holds the clothes of thousands who were killed in the...
Curated Video
Actor Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer At 43
Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles area with his wife and family by his side.
Curated Video
Item's from singer James Brown's home go on sale
1. Wide shot of the exterior of Christie's Auction house
2. Close up of Christie's sign
3. Wide shot of James Brown collection sign
4. Wide shot of Brown's baby grand piano and black cape
5. Close up of a childhood photo of James...
Curated Video
Stars talk backstage
APTelevision
New York, 12 March 2007
1. Wide Steve Van Zandt on stage
2. Camera cutaway
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Al Sharpton: "I am here tonight because in 1986 I accompanied James Brown here. James Brown was like my father. He brought...
Curated Video
New Yorkers react to James Brown's death
1. City traffic
2. News ticker "James Brown dies at 73"
3. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, where Brown was due to perform on New Year's Eve
4. Cinema front, with sign "James Brown"
5. Close up, Brown poster, pull out
6. SOUNDBITE...
Curated Video
Another one of James Brown's children reportedly i.d.ed by DNA
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N.B. This is a voiceover transcript, not a shotlist:
HEADLINE: DNA confirms another James Brown child
CAPTION: Another woman has reportedly proved through DNA testing that she is another child of the late James...
Curated Video
Memorial for Michael Jackson at Apollo Theatre, fans
1. Wide of Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York, with fans in line outside theatre
2. Wide exterior of Apollo marquee with Michael Jackson tribute message
3. Mid shot condolences wall with written messages from fans
4. Close-up of candles...
Curated Video
DV James Brown Wrap
HEADLINE:Fans and Stars Mourn Godfather of Soul
CAPTION: More than 8,500 James Brown fans filled an arena bearing his name Saturday in a final, joyful farewell to the singer that seemed as fitting for a civil rights leader as for...
Curated Video
China's 'godfather of rock' plays Hollywood gig
1. Exterior, Avalon theater, Hollywood, Ca., USA
2. Wide shot of fans preparing to enter theatre
3. VOX POP (English): "He's basically, like, James Brown is The Godfather of Soul. He's The Godfather of Chinese Rock 'n' Roll."
4. VOX POP...
Curated Video
WRAP Mourners at service for James Brown, Michael Jackson s'bite
1. Various shots of people filing past James Brown's coffin
2. Reverend Al Sharpton walking in with friends and family of James Brown
3. Woman in audience clapping to music
4. Various shots of audience
5. Singer on stage
6. Audience...