Shining a Light — A Concert and Conversation About Race, Tonight on Television

Posted on November 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

Tonight six television networks join together for Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America.

Campus unrest over bigotry and complaints about racism in law enforcement demonstrate the urgency of constructive engagement on race. It is part of an initiative from A+E Networks, iHeartMedia and United Way. They have joined forces to launch Shining a Light, “a multi-platform initiative designed to promote real progress on race in America, following the Emanuel AME Church tragedy and inspired by the reaction of the family members and Charleston community. The program is designed to inspire others to go beyond short-lived, symbolic gestures and to explore the uncomfortable truth about the racial inequity and bias in our country and to help individuals and organizations that are working to make progress on issues of race.”

The concert will include Pink, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen, Sia, Jamie Foxx, Jill Scott, and Sting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMCg6MwcOSk
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Tonight on PBS: Memorial Day Concert

Posted on May 24, 2015 at 12:00 pm

On the eve of Memorial Day, PBS will broadcast a star-studded lineup for the annual Memorial Day concert and tribute to the military. For over 25 years, this multiple-award-winning television event has honored the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  The concert performers include Gloria Estefan, Laurence Fishburne, Esai Morales, Laura Benanti, the U.S. Army Chorus, and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters.

The program will be hosted for the tenth year by Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise.

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A Capitol Fourth! Tomorrow Night on PBS

Posted on July 3, 2014 at 3:55 pm

Tune in to PBS tomorrow night for the live broadcast of A Capitol Fourth.  This year’s performers will include Patti LaBelle, Jordin Sparks, Michael McDonald the Jersey Boy himself, Frankie Valli.  And composer John Williams will conduct the choir and orchestra in a new arrangement of our national anthem.  Here’s one of the highlights from last year’s show, with Megan Hilty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7emgdJczjE
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PBS: Memorial Day Concert

Posted on May 26, 2013 at 2:51 pm

Tonight, PBS will broadcast the national Memorial Day Concert, co-hosted by Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna and featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, the U.S. Army Chorus, The Soldiers’ Chorus of The United States Army Field Band, the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, and the latest American Idol, Candice Glover.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CslIvGv9odo

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