Reference & Special Interest

Celebrating 100 Years of Popular Music in America narrated by Michael Feinstein.

A documentary directed by Ric Burns on the origins and history of the 75 years of the American Ballet Theater.

This documentary traces the history of Swing from the 1920's to its current revival. 

An Introduction to the Powwow, a colorful, authentic intro to native American music.

Packs a wealth of material into little space and does it in an attractive, colorful, useful format. 

My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

A fast-paced revel of insights and oddities by Stuart Issacoff.

Written with wit by a former NY Times music critic, with the useful addition of  a Naxos website of 500 listening examples.

My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Barber's Music History as it Ought to be Taught, Musician's Dictionary, and Messiah Handel--for laughing out loud!

More Music History as it Ought to be Taught by David Barber.

Set includes: MUSIC: The Definitive Visual History from the Smithsonian and ART That Changed the World

Set in medieval cloisters in mystic German landscapes, this passionate bio-drama features the12th-century Benedictine nun who was a composer and mystic.

A musical odyssey from slave-era spirituals to contemporary rap, conducted by multi-talented "tour guide" Kerrigan Black.

The riveting story of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra during the time of Hitler.

Ken Burns presents the ultimate epic celebration of the music that defines America. Outstanding.

This 2-part DVD traces the history of choral music from its beginnings to the present, with many musical examples.

The harrowing documentary of the 8 bandsmen who stayed and played on the Titanic knwoing their fate was sealed.

Extended version of Christopher Nupen's award winning documentary about freedom, survival and the extraordinary place of music in the Nazi concentration camps. 

Sir James Galway hosts this comprehensive video survey of Western music. 16-part DVD series, 60 minutes each.