Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas discusses his dual career as conductor and educator. [30:49]

Bread and Roses in a Brooklyn shelter: Caron Atlas demonstrates how the arts can be a critical component of disaster relief. [31:45]

Taylor Branch discusses his trilogy of the Civil Rights Movement America in the King Years. [24:25]

Pianist, bandleader, composer and 2013 NEA Jazz Master, Eddie Palmieri talks about his innovative music which blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz. [32:21]

The owner of the legendary club, The Village Vanguard, talks about her life in jazz. [32:52]

Sweet Poppa Lou talks about the musical roots of his swinging bop saxophone sound. [38:23]

Pete Seeger returns to talk about his music and its roots. [31:50]

Pete Seeger remembers his friend, Woody Guthrie. [21:13]

Singer/songwriter Mel Tillis tells stories about his career and how performing helped him cope with his stutter. [29:43]

Dennis Yerry discusses his multi-faceted career as Native American composer, arranger and musician AND as a jazz pianist and cabaret performer. [29:27]