American Masters
How Max Roach fused jazz and hip hop
Max Roach was excited by the premise and promise of rap when it first hit the music scene.
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Documenting the legacy of drummer Max Roach
Director Sam Pollard was captivated by the life story of drummer and activist Max Roach.
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How Max Roach created the experimental sound of M'Boom
Max Roach founded M'Boom, a jazz group made up of experimental percussionists.
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Cesar Chavez's love of jazz and pachuco culture
Civil rights activist Cesar Chavez expressed an interest in music from an early age.
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Peaceful protest with Joan Baez
Singer Joan Baez was one of the peaceful protesters of the farmworkers’ movement.