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Explore America's Music on the Giant Screen

America’s Musical Journey follows singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of American music and explores the great musical cities—places like New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Miami, New York City and more—where such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, soul and rock and roll were born.

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Meet the Artists

Music is life itself. What would this world be without good music?

— Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong: Following the Footsteps of a Legend

In America’s Musical Journey, Aloe Blacc traces the footsteps of Louis Armstrong from New Orleans to Chicago and beyond, where his impact on jazz and other American musical forms was profound. Born at the turn of the century in New Orleans, a grandson of slaves, Louis Armstrong learned to play the cornet in a boy’s home. A creative prodigy from the start, Armstrong revolutionized jazz with his adventurous solos, bluesy phrasing and bold improvisational style, becoming one of the most influential musical icons of the 20th century.

Louis Armstrong

Elvis Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Elvis Presley is one of the most influential cultural forces of the 20th century. In America’s Musical Journey, we visit the stops of his early music career, including Sun Studios in Memphis, where Elvis recorded his first song in 1954; the Arcade Restaurant, where he’d enjoy a milkshake after finishing a record; and his home at Graceland. By the year 1956, Elvis had become an international sensation with his unique sound and style and ushered in a new era of American music.

Filmmaker Credits

America's Musical Journey is a MacGillvray Freeman Film produced in association with Brand USA and presented by Expedia.

Director: Greg MacGillvray

Producer: Shaun MacGillvray

Executive Producer: Tom Garzilli

Writer: Stephen Judson

Music By: Steve Wood

Editors: Stephen Judson, Jason Paul and Victoria McGinnis

Director of Cinematography: Brad Ohlund

Aerial Cinematographer: Ron Goodman

Production Manager: Meghan MacGillivray

Production Manager: Kathy Almon

Visual Effects: Alan Markowitz

A performance in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Florida, Miami

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View of the iconic New York City skyline

New York, New York City

New York City's eclectic people and places have helped shape their original, innovative, and underground music scene. Listen now.

Illinois, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois is full of confidence and sophistication. Check out the big sounds of the Windy City. Listen now.

Tennessee, Memphis

From walking on a country road to the electric vibes of Beale St, experience the music that embodies Memphis, Tennessee. Listen now.

California, Los Angeles

From the Hollywood Hills to Venice Beach, discover the smooth sounds that Los Angeles, California inspires. Listen now.

Michigan, Detroit

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Brass band parading through the French Quarter

Louisiana, New Orleans

Head to New Orleans, Louisiana to smother yourself in creole culture and their deep roots in blues and jazz music. Get your taste below and listen now.

Tennessee, Nashville

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