LeVar dives into the art of storytelling through music. He explores the rise of music videos, showing clips from "Who's Johnny" and RunD.M.C.'s "My Adidas." Folk legend Pete Seeger joins the show to perform his beloved musical folktale, "Abiyoyo," and shares how he crafted the story for his kids. The episode also features an avantgarde twist with the video "Luminare" by Dean Winkler and John Sanborn. Plus, in a fun change of pace, all the book reviewers join LeVar on stage for a musical celebration of stories!

Season 4, episode 5 "Abiyoyo"

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