The life of Mexican muralist José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949), a life filled with drama, adversity and triumph, is one of the great stories of the modern era. Despite poverty, childhood rheumatic fever that damaged his heart and an explosion in his youth that cost him his left hand, Orozco persisted in his wish to become an artist.

Fanny is the first all women band to release an album with a major record label.

The music group Walea blends traditional instrumentation and harmonies with contemporary Hawaiian composition in an effortless way that “feels right,” says band member Kū Koanui-Souza.

In her second role of this season of “Great Performances at the Met,” Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny.

Featuring commentary from four of the world’s greatest pianists ̶ Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lang Lang, Imogen Cooper and Stephen Hough ̶ and two young pianists from opposite sides of the world, this film from BAFTA and Emmy award-winning director James Kent powerfully illustrates how Chopin’s masterwork, Ballade Number 1, can still transform lives in extraordinary ways.

Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s.

Celebrate the legendary band in top form in a 1977 concert in North London, featuring all their hits, including “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “My Generation”…

A classics Episode of Pau Hana Years from 1970 with veteran musician, singer, and showman.

In this episode of Spectrum Hawaiʻi from 1983, meet a teaching master who shares the intricacies and simplicities of the Japanese art of Ikebana. A buddist priest explains the origins of bon dance in Hawaiʻi and a raku pottery artist shares his skill with children.

Meet leaders of the Sandwich Island Barber Shop Chorus in this episode of Spectrum Hawai‘i from 1986. Also, Ed Lum and David Cornell share stories about restoring vintage cars and members of local square dancing groups explain why they love what they do.