Tom Meksto

Premieres Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Agustin Barrios was born and raised in rural Paraguay, far from the world's artistic capitals, and brought up on folk music. He identified more strongly with the Guarani Indians of his home than the European culture of Spain's former colonies, and faced many rejections, personal and professional. Yet through hundreds of concerts and innovative new compositions, he captured the soul of Latin America to become the most important guitar composer of the 20th century.

Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon.

It’s not a place tsikuri would normally hang. They’re sacred to the indigenous Huichol people, who traditionally make them not for art but as protection and offerings.

Premieres Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Saturday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV, Monday, May 5 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2, Wednesday, May 7 at 12:30 a.m. on KPBS TV and Wednesday, May 7 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. Explore the craftsmanship and passion behind the world-renowned electric guitars at the Ensenada Fender guitar factory.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources.