JON BATISTE EXPLORES THE WORLD OF MUSIC IN HAITI
IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF ‘OUTPOST’ AIRING THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Fusion’s newest docuseries, “OUTPOST,” will air an all new episode this Sunday, April 16 at 8 PM. In “Move to the Music,” Jon Batiste (band leader for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert) travels to Haiti to get a look at what young people are doing with music to rise out of the rubble of the 2010 earthquake. The Haitians combine different genres and use music to prove to others in the world that Haiti should not just be viewed as a place of dictatorship. In the second half of the episode, Kimberly Brooks (Fusion correspondent) goes all the way out to Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, to find out how a small group of people are using music to turn fortunes around for an island society struggling to regain its footing. “OUTPOST” airs Sunday nights with English-language episodes airing on FUSION TV at 8PM (channel listings) and Spanish-language episodes airing on UniMas at 11PM. See this week’s episode description below.
“OUTPOST” “Move to the Music” (Sunday, April 16 at 8 PM on Fusion TV) – English Language
“Move to the Music” looks into how music can be a vehicle for social good and more.
● Songs from the Rubble - Jon Batiste travels to Haiti to get a look at what young people are doing with music to rise out of the rubble of the 2010 earthquake. The Haitians combine different genres and use music to prove to others in the world that Haiti should not just be viewed as a place of dictatorship. No one makes money from their music.
● Rapa Nui Serenade - Kimberly Brooks goes all the way out to Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, to find out how a small group of people are using music to turn fortunes around for an island society struggling to regain its footing.
With the help of special guest correspondents Jon Batiste (“Late Show with Stephen Colbert” bandleader, Jon Batiste and Stay Human), Jason Silva (“Brain Games,” “Shots of Awe”) Mike Tyson (former professional boxer), and Carmen Carrera (transgender model, LGBT rights advocate), as well as a series of other young, diverse correspondents, viewers get a chance to experience Latin America like never before, while taking in vibrant and unique stories with authentic local perspectives about subcultures, environmental matters, current events and adventure sports. Additional guest correspondents include: Mia Maestro (“The Strain”), Michaela DePrince (Dutch National Ballet), Rudy Mancuso (social media star), Maya Gabeira (premier big wave surfer), Sean Reyngoudt (top kitesurfer) and Laila Gohar (New York-based chef). Complementing these guest correspondents are journalists: Kimberly Brooks, Vytenis Didziulis, Gabriel Leigh, Ramon Iriarte, Alice Brennan and Natasha Del Toro.
The inaugural season, the twelve-episode series focuses on stories and locals from Haiti, Brazil, Colombia, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Cuba, Argentina, Honduras, Chile and more. From Oaxaca to Argentina and Easter Island to Paraguay, the docuseries offers an offbeat and immersive exploration of Latin America.
“OUTPOST” Episode 106 – “Modern Indigenous Culture” (Sunday, April 16 at 11 PM on UniMás) – Spanish Language
“Modern Indigenous Culture” highlights two modern and original takes on how ancient indigenous communities are shaping and being shaped by the world around them.
· Mexico’s Magic Mushrooms: Jason Silva travels deep into the state of Oaxaca, Mexico to learn about the roots of psychedelic psilocybin mushrooms and later, to see what scientists are doing to apply the powers of psilocybin to medical treatment in the modern era.
· Wind Riders of the Wayuu: Ramon Iriarte heads to the desolate Guajira Peninsula of Colombia to see how a handful of kids from the Wayuu indigenous community have made waves in the international kitesurfing community.
ABOUT STORY HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT
Story House Entertainment is a content development and production unit within Fusion Media Group (FMG). Launched by Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) in 2016 Story House Entertainment builds on Univision’s award-winning storytelling abilities by bringing to life stories and characters that are revealing, authentic and reflect the cultural diversity of America. The content development and production unit produces premium scripted and non-scripted programming in English and Spanish for UCI’s portfolio of owned networks as well as third party networks and platforms. Story House Entertainment utilizes its access to the news archives and award-winning journalists of Univision News to create programming that both informs and entertains. In its first year Story House has produced a series of documentaries including “Hate Rising” and “Residente” as well as the docu-series “Outpost,” which premiered during a limited-run on HBO and will see an expanded first season premiere in English on FUSION TV and in Spanish on UniMas. The unit’s first scripted series “El Chapo,” a co-production with Netflix will premiere in April 2017. More on Story House Entertainment here.
ABOUT i am OTHER
i am OTHER, founded by Pharrell Williams, is a creative collective specializing in music, film, television, fashion and technology. The multi-faceted entertainment company serves as the umbrella for Williams' various ventures. Built on the philosophy that individuality is the new wealth, this sentiment flows through each project. With offices in NY and LA, the collective creates content with a unique voice and no regard to rules.
i am OTHER, founded by Pharrell Williams, is a creative collective specializing in music, film, television, fashion and technology. The multi-faceted entertainment company serves as the umbrella for Williams' various ventures. Built on the philosophy that individuality is the new wealth, this sentiment flows through each project. With offices in NY and LA, the collective creates content with a unique voice and no regard to rules.
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