Premiering in 1968, SOUL! was the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public television. Watch Mr. Soul! The Movie starting Monday, February 22 on PBS and the PBS Video app. https://to.pbs.org/3oK1Kx0 | Independent Lens | PBS

The Godfather of Soul would have been 83 today. Here's Rocci Fisch recounting his first interaction with James Brown in 1984. To watch the full episode, which includes James Brown discussing independence, the fast evolution of music, Reagan, and respect, you can check it out here! -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB5pMBkjaZ4 | PBS Digital Studios | Facebook