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

Finding Your Roots Season 4 - Episode 10 Promo

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Alanis Morissette's Daredevil Ancestors Memorialized in Song

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Wed, Apr 9	12:30 A.M.	Finding My Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 9	12:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Apr 10	2:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Apr 11	8:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Apr 12	12:00 A.M.	Finding My Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Apr 12	7:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Apr 13	5:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Apr 13	9:00 P.M.	Finding My Roots NH World (11.3)
Mon, Apr 14	1:00 A.M.	Finding My Roots NH World (11.3)
Mon, Apr 14	9:00 A.M.	Finding My Roots NH World (11.3)
Tue, Apr 15	8:00 P.M.	Anchormen NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Apr 15	9:00 P.M.	Chosen NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 16	1:00 A.M.	Anchormen NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 16	2:00 A.M.	Chosen NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Apr 16	12:00 P.M.	Anchormen NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Apr 17	2:00 P.M.	Anchormen NHPBS (11.1)