During the 1980's, Dennis Shore lived in New Orleans, and came to understand and appreciate how deeply the influence of Louisiana and the American South are woven into the tapestry of 20th century music. Jazz, Blues, Rock, Gospel, Bebop, Cool, Boogie-Woogie, Swing, Brass Band, Soul and other musical styles are presented in this meticulously researched five part show.

This three part show illustrates a unique hybrid of African harmonies and rythms interwoven with Britsh and American musical influences and examines the evolution of many of their musical styles. Material is included which was recorded but not released outside of South Africa during the years of isolation.

During the war years, radio was the only medium available for mass communication. In this seven-part series, original recordings of jazz and popular music are intermingled with news broadcasts and the speeches of Chamberlain, Churchill, Hitler, Mussolini, Himmler, FDR, Montgomery, MacArthur and others, to recreate the atmosphere and times of the turbulent years from 1933 to 1945, when the world powers were locked in mortal combat in the bloodiest conflict in history.

Sample some of the compelling original music of Dennis Shore. Musical scores are suitable for television and movie production.

Sample a selection of original short stories written and read by the author