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Brian Nunes explores themes of creativity and success through the lens of street music. It raises fascinating questions about the natutre of context and how it can affect the perception of artistic worth. Using a richly woven fabric of raw footage, insightful interviews and a compelling soundtrack, this film prompts viewers to become more aware of how their own preconceptions of 'what's good' can prevent them from appreciating something's natural...
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Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes. For James, a struggling street musician, a very special one arrives in the form of Bob, a strong-willed stray cat who wanders into James's tiny flat. Bob enriches James's life, giving him companionship, purpose, and a large, new audience. When Animal Welfare officers threaten to take Bob, the local community rallies to help James and Bob sparking a journey that takes the pair to places they never imagined...
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As James struggled to adjust to his transformation from street musician to international celebrity, Bob was at his side, providing moments of intelligence, bravery, and humor and opening his human friend's eyes to important truths about friendship, loyalty, trust, and the meaning of happiness. In the continuing tale of their life together, James shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through times of illness, hardship,...
9) Before we go
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A young woman races to catch the 1:30 train out of New York City to New Haven. Stranded in the city after being robbed and missing her train, she meets street musician Nick Vaughan. Starting as convenient acquaintances, the two soon grow into each other's most trusted confidants when a night of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.
11) Berlioz the bear
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A reading of the book, "Berlioz the bear" by Jan Brett about a musical group of bears is followed by host LeVar Burton's visit to the streets of New York City to see the street musicians and the Boys Choir of Harlem. Additional books reviewed: "The Science book of sound" by Neil Ardley, "Georgia music" by Helen V. Griffith, and the "Introduction to musical instruments series" by Dee Lillegard.
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Music Voyager is checking out the sights and sounds of Istanbul, The City of the World’s Desire. Creative pop star, Nil Karaibrahimgil, takes us to her favorite trendy boutique, treats us to unplugged performances of some her best-known songs, and gives us an exclusive invitation to her private residence, where we see firsthand how Turkish pop stars live. We toast the exploration of Istanbul’s past and future with a hearty glass of raki, the famed...