Born to Sing

Season 10 Episode 1

Explore the roots of Alanis Morissette and Ciara and their hidden connections to history.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara—using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to trace lineages that run from shtetls in Eastern Europe to Jazz Age Harlem. Along the way, Alanis and Ciara reimagine their families and meet the people who laid the groundwork for their success—including one ancestor who was at the center of a song.

AIR DATE 1/2/24

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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.

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Broadcast Dates

#1101 - Larger Than Life |
Saturday, May 24 at 5pm TPT 2
#1101 - Larger Than Life |
Monday, May 26 at 4pm TPT 2
#1103 - Stranger Than Fiction |
Tuesday, May 27 at 7pm TPT 2
#1103 - Stranger Than Fiction |
Wednesday, May 28 at 1am TPT 2
#1103 - Stranger Than Fiction |
Wednesday, May 28 at 2pm TPT 2

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