Mestre Chuvisquinho, a master capoeirista from Sao Paulo, Brazil, teaches one of his capoeira classes. Capoeira is a combination of music, dance, and martial arts, originally used by African slaves for secret intercommunication. Later, Mestre and Marcus eat at Pastelaria, a cafe specializing mostly in Brazilian street food.

James and Jolly Onobun, owners of Jolly Jolly Bakery, share their passions for their business, their origin story, what to look for in a Nigerian agege bread (a pillowy texture), and their desire to leave something good for their sons.

Andy Kozanian, owner of Kozanian Ranch Market in LA, discusses the beauty of some of his imported Armenian food ingredients, and points out other nations' dishes to which Armenians have added their own signature. He then shows Marcus the preparation of simple, ageless Armenian flatbread, lavash.

Jollof rice is one of the most popular dishes in West Africa. Marcus tries some Nigerian jollof rice at Wazobia Market in Houston and draws comparisons to jambalaya from the southern U.S., essentially a derivative of jollof. Kavachi tells Marcus a story about her third grade teacher not accepting West African food, after having asked the students to bring in home cooking to share with the class.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson continues his inspiring journey across the U.S. to celebrate immigrant cuisine in six new cities. Premieres January 20, 2020.

Host Marcus Samuelsson goes to Seattle, where he spends time with immigrant and second-generation Filipinos who are taking charge of their city's food scene. As Filipino food gains more national, mainstream recognition, members of the community are working to tell the story on their own terms. Premieres December 13.

Chopping up meat very finely, cumin, cardamon, and fenugreek blended together bring a full flavor to this dish.

Ful is an healthy breakfast dish made from dried fava beans.

This traditional dance is very technical. Watch Marcus get in touch with his dancing roots.

Learn about this restaurant which started from $150 and grew into three businesses in 10 years.

Marcus and photographer Marc Baptiste explore Haitian influences on Miami tourist locations.

Marcus and NPR reporter Nadege Green explore the Haitian cultural center in Miami and the impact of gentrification.

Haitian food and music can be a lens to learn about the country today.

Marcus visits a community garden in Little Haiti in Miami.

Marcus visits Singh’s Roti Shop, where Caribbean music and food collide.

Marcus visits the DJ’s family to make homemade roti and learn about their Guyanese traditions.

Explore the history and traditions of this classic Guyanese dish.

Marcus visits Sybil's, where a family recipe has fueled decades of business.

Marcus celebrates a special anniversary with chef Diana Dávila and makes mole verde.

Marcus shares tacos with artist Juan Angel Chavez and talks about the culture change he faced moving to Chicago as a 7th grader.