Young Louis learns how to survive on the rough streets of Storyville, at least until New Years Eve 1912.

Part I Where It All Began

The incredible untold story of Louis Armstrong, an American original, an African American cultural touchstone, one of the most important figures in the history of Jazz, and one of the greatest American entertainers of the 20th century. From a dirt-poor boy raised amid the hustlers, pimps, and whores of turn-of-the-century New Orleans, Louis Armstrong mastered his music and became a figure larger than life. He helped create that most American of music genres: Jazz. Over his lifetime, he became one of the most recognizable personalities on the planet. He traveled the world, conquered music, radio, and film, overcame prejudice, spread joy, and convinced us all that this really can be "a wonderful world."

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

Part VI: What A Wonderful World

Part V: Something Louder Than Music

Part IV: Chicago - New York - Chicago

Part III: Daisy, Fate Marabel and the Mississippi River

Part II: The Most Beautiful Thing in the World

POPS! The Louis Armstrong Story with Reno Wilson

Part I Where It All Began

Download our free app to listen on your phone