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.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 1001

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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.

Watch Finding Your Roots - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Journey From Brazil to Becoming a Baker

Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song

Season 10 Inside Look

Hold the Laughter

Born to Sing Preview

Season 4 Official Teaser Trailer

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Fri, Jan 9	8:00 P.M.	American Dreams NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 10	12:00 A.M.	American Dreams NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 10	7:00 P.M.	American Dreams NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 11	5:00 P.M.	American Dreams NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jan 11	9:00 P.M.	American Dreams NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 12	1:00 A.M.	American Dreams NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jan 12	9:00 A.M.	American Dreams NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jan 13	8:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jan 14	12:00 A.M.	Great Migrations NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Jan 14	12:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jan 15	2:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Jan 16	8:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 17	12:00 A.M.	Great Migrations NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 17	7:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 18	5:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jan 18	9:00 P.M.	Great Migrations NH World (11.3)