Musicians

Suggested Programs

Discussing the music of the Mothers of Invention and interviewing Frank Zappa

Aug. 1, 1970

Harry Belafonte discusses jazz and folk music ; part 1

Jan. 6, 1955

Rosa Raisa reflects on her career and her time in Chicago

Nov. 6, 1959

Interview with Eric Burdon

1967

Harry Chapin discusses his career as a writer and singer and reflects on the stories behind his music

Mar. 31, 1975

Interviewing violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Dec. 5, 1990

Willie Dixon, Sunnyland Slim and Big Mama Thornton discuss their careers in the blues and describe some of their songs

1970

Corky Siegel and members of his ensemble the West End String Quartet discuss chamber blues

Oct. 15, 1996

Mary Lou Williams and her manager Father Peter O'Brien discuss Williams' career

Sep. 15, 1978