Capturing the Rock ’n’ Roll Life with Cameras | |
| Featuring interviews with over fifty of the world’s most celebrated music photographers and musicians, ICON: Music Through the Lens explores the magic and wonder of music photography from the evolution of the album cover to the impact of the digital music revolution. Hear from industry legends, such as Baron Wolman, Jill Furmanovsky, Mick Rock, and Danny Clinch and get the musician's perspective from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Alice Cooper, Ziggy Marley, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and others. Tune in or stream the six-part series beginning Friday, July 16, at 9pm on KQED 9. | |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|
| Explore the diverse cultures and experiences of Latino communities across the United States and Puerto Rico through the 13 short films that comprise The Latino Experience. In part one of this three-part series, catch films by local filmmakers Maria Victoria Ponce from Richmond (Death and Disability) and San Jose’s Sarah Taborga (Dear Queer Dancer). Watch The Latino Experience on Tuesdays at 9pm starting July 6 on KQED 9 or on the PBS Video app. | |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|
| On July Fourth, watch fireworks animate the Washington, D.C., skyline with A Capitol Fourth, a PBS television tradition spanning 41 years. Hosted by actress and multiplatinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, this show will feature performances from music legend Jimmy Buffet, country music icon Alan Jackson, seven-time Grammy Award winner Gladys Knight and others. Tune in or stream A Capitol Fourth on Sunday, July 4, at 8pm on KQED 9. | |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|
KQED Takes Home Prestigious Awards | |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|
| Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) | Find Your Place In the Bay Area, we have access to the most beautiful parks and preserves in the world — from nearby redwoods to the Pacific coast — and they’re closer than you think! Get outside and visit safely. Find your place using our online tool. |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|
Campaign 21: Investing in Education | |
| We know that so many of our KQED supporters have fond memories of public media educational programming – from PBS’ Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood to KQED’s Deep Look videos and our MindShift podcast. But did you know that KQED has been providing free media literacy resources for educators to better support their students? Read more about how Campaign 21 has helped KQED amplify youth voices and provide unique tools that allow students to practice critical thinking, media making and civil discourse. | |
|
|
---|
|
---|
|