A New Music Series Coming To CNN This Thursday

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of this month’s articles. I’m really sorry for the lack of new events this month. But I’m here now.

Aside from a long delay, here’s what’s happening with CNN.

Now then, as you may know that CCN will be airing an upcoming eight-part original series that explores the music tied to iconic moments in history, from the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, to the moon landing to Hurricane Katrina. It’s called Soundtrack: Songs That Defined History. It will premiere on Thursday, April 20 at 10pm. That’s this Thursday night. The executive producer of this show includes Dwayne Johnson. Now then, here’s what CNN has to say about this. Take it, CNN.

CNN: “CNN Debuts "Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History" On Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 PM ET

New CNN Original Series Features Interviews with Music Legends Including Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Paul Simon and Pat Benatar among others 

NEW YORK – March 29, 2017 – Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History, from executive producers Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia (Seven Bucks Productions) and Emmy and Peabody Award winners Maro Chermayeff and Jeff Dupre (Show of Force), will premiere Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 p.m. ET on CNN. The new eight-part, hour-long CNN Original Series explores the music tied to pivotal moments in history. From the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall – every episode will illuminate how music has played an integral role in celebrating, criticizing, and amplifying these seismic events in our collective history. Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz (Seven Bucks Productions), Joshua Bennett and Mira Chang (Show of Force), and Amy Entelis and Lizzie Fox (CNN) also serve as executive producers.

"We are excited to be partnering with CNN and Show of Force to take our global audience on a unique journey through the songs that define some of our nation's most pivotal turning-points," said executive producers and Seven Bucks Productions co-founders Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia. "Music is our soul, and we have a deep appreciation for it here at Seven Bucks and the defining role it plays in helping to tell our stories.”

Soundtracks features rare archival footage alongside interviews with legendary musicians, journalists, historians and other notable figures including Dwayne Johnson, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Andra Day, Pat Benatar, Patti LaBelle, Ben Harper, Paul Simon, Melissa Etheridge, Master P, George Clinton, Anderson Cooper, Van Jones, Dan Rather, Billie Jean King, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Reverend Al Sharpton, and more.

The series premiere, “The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.,” explores the music that kept the spirit of the civil rights movement alive following King’s death–from James Brown’s black power anthem, “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” to Kendrick Lamar’s searing protest song, “Alright,” inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The music in the episode celebrates the strength and solidarity of the African American experience while reminding us how far we still have to go. Subsequent episodes cover September 11th, Kent State and the Vietnam War, Hurricane Katrina, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the moon landing, the Stonewall riots and the famous tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs which galvanized the women’s movement.

To celebrate the series, CNN will offer exclusive Soundtracks content on Apple Music.  Starting today, fans can enjoy Soundtracks-branded playlists tied to each episode, as well as playlists created by some of CNN’s most recognizable anchors and Original Series hosts like Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon, Anthony Bourdain and Lisa Ling – all available in the CNN “Curator” section on Apple Music.

Soundtracks will be available On Demand the day after the broadcast premiere on cable VOD and on CNNgo via iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and other devices, and via desktop at www.cnn.com/go.  Soundtracks, produced by Show of Force and Seven Bucks Productions, will premiere Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. ET on CNN.”

Thanks, CNN. What I heard is that Katy Perry and Lady Gaga is in this eight-part series. That’s right, I’m taking about a big pop star and a small pop star appearing in the same upcoming CNN show. Interesting. I’ll be checking it out then.

What say you?