Born to Sing
finding your roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1001

About Finding Your Roots:

Join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

to uncover the surprising ancestral stories of 28 cultural trailblazers with fascinating histories.

The series ends with an exploration of how science and history can inspire the next generation.


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Sat, Dec 14 7:00 P.M. The New World     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Dec 15 5:00 P.M. The New World     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Dec 15 9:00 P.M. The New World     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Dec 15 10:00 P.M. On Broadway     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 16 1:00 A.M. The New World     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 16 2:00 A.M. On Broadway     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 16 9:00 A.M. The New World     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 16 10:00 A.M. On Broadway     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 18 12:00 P.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Dec 18 5:00 P.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 19 5:00 A.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Dec 19 2:00 P.M. On Broadway     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Dec 20 8:00 P.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 21 12:00 A.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Dec 21 7:00 P.M. On Broadway     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Dec 22 5:00 P.M. On Broadway     NHPBS (11.1)


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