Enter NOW For Access to Austin’s Hottest Events

In this Made In Texas special, Aunt Cynthia, a music history buff, helps her niece Lauren learn about the music genres that were born and formed by African American history and culture. Join as the two discuss a wide breadth, all the way from the times of slavery, to Negro Spirituals, Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, the Harlem Renaissance, Gospel, the Civil Rights movement, Soul and R&B, and Hip Hop. Cynthia uses the layers of a quilt to explain how music of the past connects to the contemporary music that Lauren is most familiar with. Airs Monday, February 16th at 9PM.

February’s Pick of the Month is PBS KIDS’ brand new series, Phoebe and Jay! This new program is for kids ages 3-5 and is designed to support early literacy skills and model important life skills. Check out our blog for games, activities, and more!

Let them know we’re looking for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade to submit their most exciting story in English or Spanish! All entries will be published on the Austin PBS website and finalists will be invited to a special ceremony where they’ll have a chance to read their original piece on the Studio A stage! Check out stories from previous years for inspiration and submit your child’s before March 31st.