Experience the 1990s during the Clinton years and the unstoppable rise in popularity of Hip Hop, which becomes a force that is attacked by all sides of the political establishment.

Don Lewis, an African American musician/inventor/engineer battles technical barriers and institutional racism in his quest to change the world's musical landscape. His pioneering spirit, technological vision and musical mastery would go on to shape the sounds of electronic music.

Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary in the Reagan Era with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T, and NWA.

Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, Chasing Trane brings saxophone great John Coltrane to life, as a man and an artist. The film is the definitive look at the boundary-shattering musician whose influence continues to this day.

Chuck D of Public Enemy explores Hip Hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years. With a host of rap stars and cultural commentators he tracks Hip Hop’s socially conscious roots. From The Message to Fight The Power 2020, he examines how Hip Hop has become "the Black CNN."

An inspiring documentary positing that the transformative healing powers of music on the mind deserve to be recognized and heard.

Hip Hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.

Local rappers Krystilez, Crichton Uale, and Osnizzle speak on why the survival of Hawaiian culture is an ongoing battle.

Taimane performs a medley of two songs: "E Ala E" and "Jupiter." Originally livestreamed on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube on November 8, 2022 as part of the PBS Hawaiʻi podcast "WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT?"

Taimane performs "Bora Bora Sunset" from her album "Hawaiki." Originally livestreamed on Twitch, Facebook and YouTube on November 8, 2022 as part of the PBS Hawaiʻi podcast "WHAT SCHOOL YOU WENT?"