Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand
Enjoy the American Pops Orchestra's celebration of uniquely American music that transcended its original genre to find a place in our collective American culture.
This episode was filmed at the Poorhouse Farm Park in historic Martinsburg, West Virginia, under strict COVID-19 mitigation procedures. Hosted by and starring Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan, “Country” features additional performances by celebrated country songwriter, producer and guitarist Travis Howard; 2020 Steve Martin Banjo Prize recipient, Jake Blount; one of Dance Magazine’s 25 to watch, Nic Gareiss; Appalachian singer-songwriter Senora May; and star of Broadway’s "COMPANY," Claybourne Elder.
All performers are joined by The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of founder and music director Maestro Luke Frazier, who is a native of West Virginia.
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