History | Music
Station:
CNN (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2017-04-20
Rating:
0/10 from 0 users
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History is an eight-part series executive-produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz that will explore the music tied to iconic moments in history. Every episode will cover a tragedy, triumph, or the start of a movement – and the music that came to define it. From the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, the moon landing to Hurricane Katrina – music has played an integral part in celebrating, criticizing, and amplifying these seismic events in our collective history. Soundtracks is produced by Show of Force and Seven Bucks Productions.
TV Show Ended.
S1E6 - The Space Race
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk inspired musicians from David Bowie and the Byrds to Parliament-Funkadelic and Sun Ra to imagine a cosmic future for mankind.
Air Date: 01 Jun 2017 21:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King's win against Bobby Riggs in their tennis match was an incredible moment for the women's movement and ushered in music that delivered messages of female empowerment.
Air Date: 08 Jun 2017 21:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - Out, Loud, & Proud
The episode tracks the beginning of the gay rights movement in America following the riots at Stonewall Inn and how music has played a vital role in celebrating and preaching tolerance of the LGBT community.
Air Date: 15 Jun 2017 21:00 (CDT)