Romano Full was a well-known jazz musician in Italy during the second half of the twentieth century. But for a time, few people knew he was actually a son of one of the world's most infamous dictators, and he'd changed his name in order...

Learn about one of the most famous jazz musicians of all time, Louis Armstrong, and how he changed the world with his trumpet, voice, and unique style.

Seattle, Washington, USA:"We start this journey in the Pacific Northwest, in a city with a tower that touches the space and where coffee is king, Seattle, Washington. A region that has a rich history of Native Americans, with the first...

Southern Rock can be linked back to March 26th, 1969 when Duane Allman, the founder and leader of the Allman Brothers Band, summoned his brother Gregg to join a band he patched together that was fusing blues, jazz, and country music --...

The electric guitar comes from a long line of stringed instruments leading all the way back to the lute! Learn how and why the instrument transformed into its amplified and electric form and how it has evolved into an iconic instrument...

Try 2 months of Skillshare for free!ef='http://skl.sh/12tone4' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>free! Modern jazz is one of the most popular styles among academic musicians, with whole fields of research dedicated to studying its use...

Discover the exciting story of the Harlem Renaissance, a vibrant cultural movement during the 1920s and 1930s. This video explores how African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers changed American culture forever. Learn...

Explore the history of Afropunk and Fishbone, pioneers who challenged musical norms and empowered black musicians in the punk and rock genres.

Classical violinist Joseph Henry Douglass helped empower the Black community through music and education at a time when Southern lawmakers were pushing back against the progress of Reconstruction.

The shamisen is classic Japanese instrument best known for creating the sweet sounds in Kabuki Theatre. With a history dating back centuries, the shamisen has been a pivotal part of many ancient musical genres. But today, in the hands of...

Stevie Wonder's irresistible ode to jazz, explained Become a Video Lab member!='http://bit.ly/video-lab' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>member! Stevie Wonder is one of the most widely celebrated artists in history. His music is...

Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated...

At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.

Jake Blount, a banjo scholar, explains. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videosf='http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>videos Jake Blount has built a career out of understanding the banjo’s...