CATHERINE RUSSELL
EPISODES OF AMERICAN ROUTES WITH CATHERINE RUSSELL
FROM THE SHOW: BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
From the show "Billie Holiday: Ladies Sing the Blues & Beyond--with Singers Cassandra Wilson and Catherine Russell" originally aired on June 21st, 2017
EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
Bessie Smith was called the "Empress of the Blues," famed for her ability to be both regal and sensual in song and style. She was also the highest paid African American entertainer of her generation from her early days performing on Chattanooga street corners and her travels on the black vaudeville circuit to her decade as a top selling recording artist touring in her own railroad car. We hear about Bessie Smith from artists who knew her personally as well as an historian and anthropologist who has studied her life and performances. Also, Bessie Smith songs from Alberta Hunter, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone and Catherine Russell; and a conversation with Annika Chambers, a 21st century blueswoman. Photo by Carl Van Vechten, restored by Adam Cuerden
BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
We follow Billie Holiday from her beginnings through a complex life of troubles and musical triumphs, her compelling "autumn" voice and untimely passing at age 44. Biographers John Szwed and Robert O'Meally discuss Lady Day's style and significance, while Cassandra Wilson describes and sings her approach to the Billie Holiday oeuvre. Singer Catherine Russell describes reaching back to recreate classic blues and jazz. From our archives we hear Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt praising their blues heroines in story and song.
BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
We Billie Holiday from her beginnings through a complex life of troubles and musical triumphs, her compelling "autumn" voice and untimely passing at age 44. Biographers John Szwed and Robert O'Meally discuss Lady Day's style and significance, while Cassandra Wilson describes and sings her approach to the Billie Holiday oeuvre. Singer Catherine Russell describes reaching back to recreate classic blues and jazz. From our archives we hear Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt praising their blues heroines in story and song.
BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
For Billie Holiday's centennial celebration, we follow her from her beginnings through a complex life of troubles and musical triumphs, her compelling "autumn" voice and untimely passing at age 44. Biographers John Szwed and Robert O'Meally discuss Lady Day's style and significance, while Cassandra Wilson describes and sings her approach to the Billie Holiday oeuvre. Singer Catherine Russell describes reaching back to recreate classic blues and jazz. From our archives we hear Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt praising their blues heroines in story and song.
BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
For Billie Holiday's centennial celebration, we follow her from her beginnings through a complex life of troubles and musical triumphs, her compelling "autumn" voice and untimely passing at age 44. Biographers John Szwed and Robert O'Meally discuss Lady Day's style and significance, while Cassandra Wilson describes and sings her approach to the Billie Holiday oeuvre. Singer Catherine Russell describes reaching back to recreate classic blues and jazz. From our archives we hear Nina Simone and Bonnie Raitt praising their blues heroines in story and song.
FROM THE SHOW: SACRED STEEL BROTHERS AND A MUSICAL MODERNIST: ROBERT RANDOLPH & YUSEF LATEEF
From the show "Sacred Steel Brothers and a Musical Modernist: Robert Randolph & Yusef Lateef" originally aired on June 14th, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
From the show "Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith" originally aired on February 16th, 2022
FROM THE SHOW: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
From the show "Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith" originally aired on September 23rd, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
From the show "Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith" originally aired on September 23rd, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
From the show "Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith" originally aired on March 25th, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: EMPRESS OF THE BLUES: BESSIE SMITH
From the show "Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith" originally aired on March 25th, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
From the show "Billie Holiday: Ladies Sing the Blues & Beyond--with Singers Cassandra Wilson and Catherine Russell" originally aired on June 21st, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
From the show "Billie Holiday: Ladies Sing the Blues & Beyond--with Singers Cassandra Wilson and Catherine Russell" originally aired on July 6th, 2016
FROM THE SHOW: BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
From the show "Billie Holiday: Ladies Sing the Blues & Beyond--with Singers Cassandra Wilson and Catherine Russell" originally aired on December 23rd, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: SACRED STEEL BROTHERS AND A JAZZ MASTER: ROBERT RANDOLPH, CALVIN COOKE AND YUSEF LATEEF
From the show "Sacred Steel Brothers and a Jazz Master: Robert Randolph, Calvin Cooke and Yusef Lateef" originally aired on October 21st, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: BILLIE HOLIDAY: LADIES SING THE BLUES & BEYOND--WITH SINGERS CASSANDRA WILSON AND CATHERINE RUSSELL
From the show "Billie Holiday: Ladies Sing the Blues & Beyond--with Singers Cassandra Wilson and Catherine Russell" originally aired on July 8th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: SACRED STEEL BROTHERS AND A JAZZ MASTER: ROBERT RANDOLPH, CALVIN COOKE AND YUSEF LATEEF
From the show "Sacred Steel Brothers and a Jazz Master: Robert Randolph, Calvin Cooke and Yusef Lateef" originally aired on October 29th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: SACRED STEEL BROTHERS AND A JAZZ MASTER: ROBERT RANDOLPH, CALVIN COOKE AND YUSEF LATEEF
From the show "Sacred Steel Brothers and a Jazz Master: Robert Randolph, Calvin Cooke and Yusef Lateef" originally aired on December 4th, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: SACRED STEEL BROTHERS AND A JAZZ MASTER: ROBERT RANDOLPH & CALVIN COOKE, AND YUSEF LATEEF
From the show "Sacred Steel Brothers and a Jazz Master: Robert Randolph & Calvin Cooke, and Yusef Lateef" originally aired on February 13th, 2013
