Music Voyager
(visit website)| Ch. | Title | Description | # | Day | Date | Time | Length | RPT | CC | DVS | AD MD |
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| 36.1 | Istanbul Crossroads | At the crossroads of the Bosphorous strait sits the sprawling metropolis of Istanbul, which has nurtured a variety of religions, cultures, languages, cuisines and, of course, music. In this episode, host Jacob Edgar checks out some of the sights and sounds found in "The City of the World’s Desire." Turkish op star Nil Karaibrahimgil takes Jacob to her favorite trendy boutique, treats him to unplugged performances of some her best-known songs and provides an exclusive look at her private residence. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
401 | SU | 05/05/13 | 11:30pm | 00:27:57 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Mystical Cappadocia | Host Jacob Edgar explores Turkey's mystical side, from trance-inducing whirling dervishes and surreal landscapes to trippy Turkish psychedelic rock. Murat Ertel of the electric folk band Baba Zula takes Jacob on a road trip along the Bosporus Strait and back to the group's colorful studio in a quirky artists' community. Later in the episode, he visits a hookah bar, meets innovative clarinet player Serkan Çagri, experiences a sensual belly dance demonstration and dines on delicious local cuisine. (2 of 6) WEB LINK |
402 | SU | 05/19/13 | 11:30pm | 00:26:56 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Shreveport: Road Through Northern Louisiana | Shreveport, a city with a rich musical history, counts among its myriad musical traditions the African-American sounds of the South, country music, Western swing, rockabilly that predated rock and roll, and the spicy influence of Cajun and Creole music. As guest host, rock star and blues guitar virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd visits Lead Belly’s grave for an acoustic jam with local icon Buddy Flett. WEB LINK |
202 | TU | 05/07/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Shreveport: Road Through Northern Louisiana | Shreveport, a city with a rich musical history, counts among its myriad musical traditions the African-American sounds of the South, country music, Western swing, rockabilly that predated rock and roll, and the spicy influence of Cajun and Creole music. As guest host, rock star and blues guitar virtuoso Kenny Wayne Shepherd visits Lead Belly’s grave for an acoustic jam with local icon Buddy Flett. WEB LINK |
202 | TU | 05/07/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | New Orleans: The Perfect Musical Storm | ‘Nawlins’…the Crescent City, where the local music and cuisine share a lot in common: both are spicy, fused with a multicultural mix of ingredients, and one taste only makes you hunger for more. Host Jacob Edgar arrives during the build-up to Mardi Gras. His musical journey moves from the classic jazz at Preservation Hall to the sounds of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield at his club on Bourbon Street. (3 of 9) WEB LINK |
203 | TH | 05/09/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:44 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | New Orleans: The Perfect Musical Storm | ‘Nawlins’…the Crescent City, where the local music and cuisine share a lot in common: both are spicy, fused with a multicultural mix of ingredients, and one taste only makes you hunger for more. Host Jacob Edgar arrives during the build-up to Mardi Gras. His musical journey moves from the classic jazz at Preservation Hall to the sounds of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield at his club on Bourbon Street. (3 of 9) WEB LINK |
203 | TH | 05/09/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:44 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Colombia Rocks! | Jacob Edgar heads to Bogota, Colombia's capital and biggest metropolis, to explore the city's thriving rock and pop music scene. There, world-famous rockers Aterciopelados treat Edgar to an unplugged performance in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria and bring him to a nearby indigenous peoples cultural center for a ceremony with Arhuaco shamans. WEB LINK |
204 | TU | 05/14/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:44 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Colombia Rocks! | Jacob Edgar heads to Bogota, Colombia's capital and biggest metropolis, to explore the city's thriving rock and pop music scene. There, world-famous rockers Aterciopelados treat Edgar to an unplugged performance in the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria and bring him to a nearby indigenous peoples cultural center for a ceremony with Arhuaco shamans. WEB LINK |
204 | TU | 05/14/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:44 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | The Capital of Salsa | The Colombian city of Cali, known as the world capital of salsa, also serves as the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture. Jacob Edgar discovers why Columbia adopted as its native style the upbeat tropical dance music of salsa. He meets Grupo Niche, one of the world's most famous salsa bands, for a performance at their private club Dulce con Dulce, and explores the famous Juanchito neighborhood where salsa clubs line the streets. WEB LINK |
205 | TH | 05/16/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | The Capital of Salsa | The Colombian city of Cali, known as the world capital of salsa, also serves as the urban center of the country's Afro-Pacific culture. Jacob Edgar discovers why Columbia adopted as its native style the upbeat tropical dance music of salsa. He meets Grupo Niche, one of the world's most famous salsa bands, for a performance at their private club Dulce con Dulce, and explores the famous Juanchito neighborhood where salsa clubs line the streets. WEB LINK |
205 | TH | 05/16/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | The New Medellin | Despite its notoriety as the home of drug baron Pablo Escobar, Medellin is a modern, thriving city nestled in a scenic mountain valley. Jacob Edgar tours a local hip-hop school and community center in the Aranjuez neighborhood that provides a positive outlet for inner city youth. He also enjoys a virtuoso freestyle display by local hip-hop collective Crew Peligrosos, a private performance by reggaeton superstar J-Balvin in his luxurious penthouse apartment and a visit to El Cielo, one of Colombia's most inventive restaurants. WEB LINK |
206 | TU | 05/21/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | The New Medellin | Despite its notoriety as the home of drug baron Pablo Escobar, Medellin is a modern, thriving city nestled in a scenic mountain valley. Jacob Edgar tours a local hip-hop school and community center in the Aranjuez neighborhood that provides a positive outlet for inner city youth. He also enjoys a virtuoso freestyle display by local hip-hop collective Crew Peligrosos, a private performance by reggaeton superstar J-Balvin in his luxurious penthouse apartment and a visit to El Cielo, one of Colombia's most inventive restaurants. WEB LINK |
206 | TU | 05/21/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Colombia's Electro Tropical Beats | One of the latest and most exciting trends in Colombian music fuses the traditional rhythms and melodies with electronic beats and modern influences. Host Jacob Edgar explores this cutting-edge Bogota scene, starting with an electrifying live performance in the streets with La Mojarra Electrica. Then, he meets British DJ and producer Richard Blaire, whose Sidestepper project pioneered the electrotropical trend. WEB LINK |
207 | TH | 05/23/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Colombia's Electro Tropical Beats | One of the latest and most exciting trends in Colombian music fuses the traditional rhythms and melodies with electronic beats and modern influences. Host Jacob Edgar explores this cutting-edge Bogota scene, starting with an electrifying live performance in the streets with La Mojarra Electrica. Then, he meets British DJ and producer Richard Blaire, whose Sidestepper project pioneered the electrotropical trend. WEB LINK |
207 | TH | 05/23/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Heartbeat of Vallenato | Host Jacob Edgar's journeys through Colombia reveal the country's amazing geographical, cultural and musical diversity. His travels take him from the ranches and farmlands of Valledupar through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range and on to the Caribbean coast. The small city of Valledupar is the cradle of vallenato,a rustic, folksy and distinctly Colombian music style. There, Edgar meets Fonseca, one of Colombia’s biggest stars, who has incorporated the vallenato style into the tropipop sound he made famous. WEB LINK |
208 | TU | 05/28/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Heartbeat of Vallenato | Host Jacob Edgar's journeys through Colombia reveal the country's amazing geographical, cultural and musical diversity. His travels take him from the ranches and farmlands of Valledupar through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range and on to the Caribbean coast. The small city of Valledupar is the cradle of vallenato,a rustic, folksy and distinctly Colombian music style. There, Edgar meets Fonseca, one of Colombia’s biggest stars, who has incorporated the vallenato style into the tropipop sound he made famous. WEB LINK |
208 | TU | 05/28/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Afro-Colombian Grooves | From Cartagena's gorgeous old city to the rough and tumble streets and beaches of La Boquilla, host Jacob Edgar dives into the beauty, rhythms and culture of this colorful city. Colombia's beautiful Caribbean coast gave rise to cumbia,the iconic Colombian rhythm now popular in nearly every corner of Latin America. Edgar discovers sights of Cartagena da Indias alongside Toto la Momposina, one of the most respected figures in Colombian music, who performs with her band on the beach as local children dance along. WEB LINK |
209 | TH | 05/30/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Afro-Colombian Grooves | From Cartagena's gorgeous old city to the rough and tumble streets and beaches of La Boquilla, host Jacob Edgar dives into the beauty, rhythms and culture of this colorful city. Colombia's beautiful Caribbean coast gave rise to cumbia,the iconic Colombian rhythm now popular in nearly every corner of Latin America. Edgar discovers sights of Cartagena da Indias alongside Toto la Momposina, one of the most respected figures in Colombian music, who performs with her band on the beach as local children dance along. WEB LINK |
209 | TH | 05/30/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Eastern Tennessee: Cradle of Country Music | Host Jacob Edgar begins his Tennessee journey in Bristol, the city in the northeast corner of the state that proudly calls itself the birthplace of country music. He visits 96-year-old Georgia Warren, the last surviving participant of the legendary "Bristol Sessions" of 1927, which introduced the sounds of Appalachia to a wide audience. (1 of 7) WEB LINK |
301 | TU | 06/04/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Eastern Tennessee: Cradle of Country Music | Host Jacob Edgar begins his Tennessee journey in Bristol, the city in the northeast corner of the state that proudly calls itself the birthplace of country music. He visits 96-year-old Georgia Warren, the last surviving participant of the legendary "Bristol Sessions" of 1927, which introduced the sounds of Appalachia to a wide audience. (1 of 7) WEB LINK |
301 | TU | 06/04/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Memphis: Memphis Mojo | Memphis has played an important role in the history of Blues, Rock and Roll and Soul music. Host Jacob Edgar witnesses the meeting of young and old when blues veteran Bobby "Blue" Bland jams with 17-year-old guitar wizard Will Tucker. The elder statesman schools the young Tucker in the finer points of the Blues, before a scorching performance at the B.B. King nightclub on Memphis's famous Beale Street. (2 of 7) WEB LINK |
302 | TH | 06/06/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Memphis: Memphis Mojo | Memphis has played an important role in the history of Blues, Rock and Roll and Soul music. Host Jacob Edgar witnesses the meeting of young and old when blues veteran Bobby "Blue" Bland jams with 17-year-old guitar wizard Will Tucker. The elder statesman schools the young Tucker in the finer points of the Blues, before a scorching performance at the B.B. King nightclub on Memphis's famous Beale Street. (2 of 7) WEB LINK |
302 | TH | 06/06/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Nashville: Music City | Host Jacob Edgar receives a personal tour of Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry by country superstar Vince Gill. Then, he sees Elizabeth Miller perform at a funky bar in East Nashville, the bohemian district home to many of the city's musicians. He checks out Music Row, the epicenter of Nashville's music business, to visit Compass Records and then tour Gruhn Guitars, which supplies vintage gear to the world's top musicians. (3 of 7) WEB LINK |
303 | TU | 06/11/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Nashville: Music City | Host Jacob Edgar receives a personal tour of Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry by country superstar Vince Gill. Then, he sees Elizabeth Miller perform at a funky bar in East Nashville, the bohemian district home to many of the city's musicians. He checks out Music Row, the epicenter of Nashville's music business, to visit Compass Records and then tour Gruhn Guitars, which supplies vintage gear to the world's top musicians. (3 of 7) WEB LINK |
303 | TU | 06/11/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Tennessee Special - Round | Music Voyager invites four of Nashville's most prolific and successful songwriters for an intimate and rare performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Featured artists include revered singer-songwriters Buddy Miller, Darrel Scott, Elizabeth Cook and Guy Clark. WEB LINK |
304 | TH | 06/13/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:05 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Tennessee Special - Round | Music Voyager invites four of Nashville's most prolific and successful songwriters for an intimate and rare performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Featured artists include revered singer-songwriters Buddy Miller, Darrel Scott, Elizabeth Cook and Guy Clark. WEB LINK |
304 | TH | 06/13/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:05 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Roots, Rock, Reggae | Jamaican reggae hit the world like a hammer in the 1970s, but where did reggae come from? World music record producer Jacob Edgar explores the history of Jamaican music, from its African roots to the cusp of the reggae revolution. WEB LINK |
105 | SA | 06/15/13 | 08:00am | 00:26:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Roots, Rock, Reggae | Jamaican reggae hit the world like a hammer in the 1970s, but where did reggae come from? World music record producer Jacob Edgar explores the history of Jamaican music, from its African roots to the cusp of the reggae revolution. WEB LINK |
105 | SA | 06/15/13 | 08:00pm | 00:26:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Roots, Rock, Reggae | Jamaican reggae hit the world like a hammer in the 1970s, but where did reggae come from? World music record producer Jacob Edgar explores the history of Jamaican music, from its African roots to the cusp of the reggae revolution. WEB LINK |
105 | SU | 06/16/13 | 02:00pm | 00:26:30 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Voices from the Desert | Host Jacob Edgar travels to Israel to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert of The Idan Raichel Project at the foot of the magnificent "Solomon's Pillars," a natural rock formation in the Negev Desert near the Red Sea resort city of Eilat. Idan Raichel, an internationally renowned star of the Israeli music scene, serves as his guide. Ravid Kahalani performs in an unplugged session with members of his side project Yemen Blues and talks about the unique history and music of the Yemenite community. Cabra Casey, another lead voice in the Idan Raichel Project, introduces the fascinating story of Israel's Ethiopian immigrants. He also meets Palestinian-Israeli singer and television actress Mira Awad, who has recorded with Idan Raichel. WEB LINK |
305 | TU | 06/18/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Voices from the Desert | Host Jacob Edgar travels to Israel to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert of The Idan Raichel Project at the foot of the magnificent "Solomon's Pillars," a natural rock formation in the Negev Desert near the Red Sea resort city of Eilat. Idan Raichel, an internationally renowned star of the Israeli music scene, serves as his guide. Ravid Kahalani performs in an unplugged session with members of his side project Yemen Blues and talks about the unique history and music of the Yemenite community. Cabra Casey, another lead voice in the Idan Raichel Project, introduces the fascinating story of Israel's Ethiopian immigrants. He also meets Palestinian-Israeli singer and television actress Mira Awad, who has recorded with Idan Raichel. WEB LINK |
305 | TU | 06/18/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:46 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Songs from the Holy Land | Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar travels to Jerusalem and northern Israel to discover the sights and sounds of a region rich with ancient history and religious significance. The popular band Hadag Nahash blends hip-hop, funk and soul with politically expedient Hebrew lyrics to draw attention to the complex issues facing Israeli society. He visits leading Shephardic singer Yasmin Levy at her home on the outskirts of the city, where she performs songs in the Spanish-derived Ladino language. Leading singer-songwriter David Broza invites Jacob to visit a village devoted to peace between Arabs and Jews. WEB LINK |
306 | TH | 06/20/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Songs from the Holy Land | Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar travels to Jerusalem and northern Israel to discover the sights and sounds of a region rich with ancient history and religious significance. The popular band Hadag Nahash blends hip-hop, funk and soul with politically expedient Hebrew lyrics to draw attention to the complex issues facing Israeli society. He visits leading Shephardic singer Yasmin Levy at her home on the outskirts of the city, where she performs songs in the Spanish-derived Ladino language. Leading singer-songwriter David Broza invites Jacob to visit a village devoted to peace between Arabs and Jews. WEB LINK |
306 | TH | 06/20/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Tel Aviv - Rocking Israel | Tel Aviv, Israel's biggest city, is a vibrant and striking blend of old and new. From the ancient port of Jaffa to modern skyscrapers and trendy nightclubs, Tel Aviv is the epicenter of Israel's arts scene and most of the country's top musicians live in and around the city. Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar meets Ehud Banai, the revered singer-songwriter who hails from one of Israel's most important musical families. WEB LINK |
307 | TU | 06/25/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Israel: Tel Aviv - Rocking Israel | Tel Aviv, Israel's biggest city, is a vibrant and striking blend of old and new. From the ancient port of Jaffa to modern skyscrapers and trendy nightclubs, Tel Aviv is the epicenter of Israel's arts scene and most of the country's top musicians live in and around the city. Music Voyager host Jacob Edgar meets Ehud Banai, the revered singer-songwriter who hails from one of Israel's most important musical families. WEB LINK |
307 | TU | 06/25/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:56 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Istanbul Crossroads | At the crossroads of the Bosphorous strait sits the sprawling metropolis of Istanbul, which has nurtured a variety of religions, cultures, languages, cuisines and, of course, music. In this episode, host Jacob Edgar checks out some of the sights and sounds found in "The City of the World’s Desire." Turkish op star Nil Karaibrahimgil takes Jacob to her favorite trendy boutique, treats him to unplugged performances of some her best-known songs and provides an exclusive look at her private residence. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
401 | TH | 06/27/13 | 08:30am | 00:27:57 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.3 | Istanbul Crossroads | At the crossroads of the Bosphorous strait sits the sprawling metropolis of Istanbul, which has nurtured a variety of religions, cultures, languages, cuisines and, of course, music. In this episode, host Jacob Edgar checks out some of the sights and sounds found in "The City of the World’s Desire." Turkish op star Nil Karaibrahimgil takes Jacob to her favorite trendy boutique, treats him to unplugged performances of some her best-known songs and provides an exclusive look at her private residence. (1 of 6) WEB LINK |
401 | TH | 06/27/13 | 02:30pm | 00:27:57 | - | (CC) | × | ST |