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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

Jon Batiste
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Gloria & Emilio Estefan
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Dr. John
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Bandaloop Dancers
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Donnetta and Eddie
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Ramsey Lewis
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Willow Osborne
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Gareth Laffely

The Flying Elvi

The Fisk Jubilee Singers
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Irma Thomas
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The Detroit Youth Choir
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Beale Street Flippers
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Lil Buck
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Videos

Official IMAX Trailer

Aloe Blacc on Louis Armstrong

Behind the Scenes Featurette

Willow Osborne - Banjo Phenom

Sneak Peek Trailer

Chicago Footwork

Bandaloop Vertical Dancers

Lil Buck, Memphis Jookin

Jon Batiste - A New Orleans Story

Filming in the Arcade Diner

New Orleans - The Birthplace of Jazz
Music is life itself. What would this world be without good music?
— Louis ArmstrongLouis 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.
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

Spotify Playlists Inspired by the USA
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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.

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

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
Welcome to Nashville, Tenneessee! Rejoice in the abundance of local and world-renowned artists performing and recording daily in this honky tonk haven. Listen below.