Jazz legend Nnenna Freelon has seven Grammy nominations and has performed in the most prestigious venues on the planet. But for the first time in her 40-year career, she’s releasing an album of original songs. In this episode, she performs her new material and discusses how experimenting with music besides jazz standards allowed her to get “underneath the skin.” Shaped by Sound This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey. Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: @MyPBSNC FOLLOW US Official Website: www.pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/MyPBSNC Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyPBSNC Email Newsletter: www.pbsnc.org/signup Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate