The documentary, “Taking The Stage: African American Music And Stories That Changed America”, is a powerful and moving look at the history and impact of African American music and culture on the United States. Featuring interviews with some of the most influential figures in American music, including Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Smokey Robinson, the film explores the legacy of African American music and its role in the civil rights movement, the rise of rap and hip-hop, and the struggle for social justice. Through archival footage, interviews, and performances, the documentary reveals the power of music to unite and inspire, and the importance of preserving African American culture and heritage.
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Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America is a television special that first aired on January 11, 2017. The show was rebroadcast in 2020.
The two-hour special documented the opening ceremony of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It was filmed in John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Music, dancing and dramatic readings celebrated the African American contributions displayed in the new museum.
Notable participants and performers included:
- President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
- Patti Austin
- Oprah Winfrey
- Stevie Wonder
- quincy and Rashida Jones
- Tom Hanks
- Angela Bassett
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
- Gladys Knight
- Jamie Foxx
- Mary J. Blige
- usher
- Christina Aguilera
- João Legend
- Herbie Hancock
- Dave Chappelle
- Savion Glover
- Dave Grohl
- Octavia Spencer
- ne yo
- Doug E Fresh
- Chris Tucker
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