Articulate

Bharatanatyam, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Afrofuturism

Special | 26m 49s

The classical dance form Bharatanatyam survived colonial oppression and today exemplifies Indian identity both at home and abroad. Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s unique approach to music making has garnered him two of of the most prestigious conducting positions in the world. Afrofuturism marries sci-fi with ancient notions of time to offer hope for a better future for people of color.

Aired: 06/30/16

Rating: NR

Video has closed captioning.

Problems Playing Video?

Closed Captioning

More Specials

Video thumbnail: Articulate Pianist Simone Dinnerstein

Articulate

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein

Celebrated pianist Simone Dinnerstein, in concert and conversation, with Jim Cotter.

Special | 26m 49s

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein

Special | 26m 49s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Jason Vieaux

Articulate

Jason Vieaux

World-renowned classical guitarist Jason Vieaux in concert, and in conversation.

Special | 26m 47s

Jason Vieaux

Special | 26m 47s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Watsky, Sound of Philadelphia, Ian Brennan

Articulate

Watsky, Sound of Philadelphia, Ian Brennan

Watsky and How to Ruin Everything, the Sound of Philadelphia, the Democratization of Music

Special | 26m 48s

Watsky, Sound of Philadelphia, Ian Brennan

Special | 26m 48s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Xenia Rubinos, Worth, The Rhythm Divine

Articulate

Xenia Rubinos, Worth, The Rhythm Divine

Musician Xenia Rubinos, the worth of art, percussionist Don Liuzzi

Special | 26m 47s

Xenia Rubinos, Worth, The Rhythm Divine

Special | 26m 47s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Singer Kevin Barnes

Articulate

Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Singer Kevin Barnes

The Evolution of Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Kevin Barnes of Of Montreal

Special | 26m 48s

Portraits, Bassist Joseph Conyers, Singer Kevin Barnes

Special | 26m 48s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez

Articulate

Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez

Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez

Special | 26m 47s

Mira Nakashima, Opera Philadelphia, Jose Gonzalez

Special | 26m 47s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Music with Teeth, Meeting the Makers, A Soul for Jazz

Articulate

Music with Teeth, Meeting the Makers, A Soul for Jazz

Roomful of Teeth, 21st century artisans, jazz singer Kandace Springs

Special | 26m 47s

Music with Teeth, Meeting the Makers, A Soul for Jazz

Special | 26m 47s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Climate Change Art, Gerald Busby, First Time's The Charm

Articulate

Climate Change Art, Gerald Busby, First Time's The Charm

Changing Minds, Changing Climate; Gerald Busby’s Lust for Life; First Time’s the Charm

Special | 26m 49s

Climate Change Art, Gerald Busby, First Time's The Charm

Special | 26m 49s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang

Articulate

Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang

Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang

Special | 26m 52s

Roberto Lugo, All the World’s A Stage, Hao Yang

Special | 26m 52s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Bharatanatyam, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Afrofuturism

Now Showing

Articulate

Bharatanatyam, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Afrofuturism

The classical dance form Bharatanatyaml; conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin; Afrofuturism

Special | 26m 49s

Bharatanatyam, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Afrofuturism

Special | 26m 49s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Conductor Marin Alsop, How We Listen, Singer TM Krishna

Articulate

Conductor Marin Alsop, How We Listen, Singer TM Krishna

Marin Alsop: Conducting Change; How We Listen; TM Krishna: Indian Classical

Special | 26m 48s

Conductor Marin Alsop, How We Listen, Singer TM Krishna

Special | 26m 48s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Punk, Longwood Gardens, Laughter

Articulate

Punk, Longwood Gardens, Laughter

Punk, Longwood Gardens, Laughter

Special | 26m 50s

Punk, Longwood Gardens, Laughter

Special | 26m 50s

See All Specials

Episodes

Video thumbnail: Articulate The Right Left Turns

Articulate

The Right Left Turns

This week, meet Arthur Yorinks, Karen Russell, and Jason deCaires.

S5 Ep8 | 26m 46s

The Right Left Turns

S5 Ep8 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Andrew Bird: Whistling While He Works

Articulate

Andrew Bird: Whistling While He Works

Andrew Bird joins us for a concert and conversation about his life and work.

S5 Ep7 | 26m 46s

Andrew Bird: Whistling While He Works

S5 Ep7 | 26m 46s

Video thumbnail: Articulate The Standouts

Articulate

The Standouts

Ani Liu, Howard Jacobson, Edgar Meyer.

S5 Ep6 | 26m 43s

The Standouts

S5 Ep6 | 26m 43s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Pioneering Spirits?

Articulate

Pioneering Spirits?

Daniel Libeskind, Missy Mazzoli, and Elliott Erwitt.

S5 Ep5 | 26m 47s

Pioneering Spirits?

S5 Ep5 | 26m 47s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Transformers

Articulate

Transformers

Daniel Barenboim, Tift Merritt, and Vivek Shraya.

S5 Ep4 | 26m 48s

Transformers

S5 Ep4 | 26m 48s

Video thumbnail: Articulate No Frontiers

Articulate

No Frontiers

The Carthy family of folk musicians, artist Oded Hirsch, and musician Dessa Darling.

S5 Ep3 | 27m 1s

No Frontiers

S5 Ep3 | 27m 1s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Living Legacies

Articulate

Living Legacies

Profiling a graphic designer, a composer, and a choreographer.

S5 Ep2 | 26m 48s

Living Legacies

S5 Ep2 | 26m 48s

Video thumbnail: Articulate Idealistic Icons

Articulate

Idealistic Icons

Idealistic Icons.

S5 Ep1 | 26m 47s

Idealistic Icons

S5 Ep1 | 26m 47s

See All Episodes

You Might Also Like

PBS NewsHour
Endeavour
NOVA
FRONTLINE
American Experience
Antiques Roadshow