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Music

  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2

    Nov. 20, 1961
  • Rita Streich discusses her upcoming recital and Studs plays selections ; part 2

    Feb. 17, 1962
  • Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Pierre Bensusan

    Jun. 11, 1979
  • Wanda Wilkomirska discusses her life and music as a violinist

    Apr. 14, 1981
  • Studs Terkel discusses the songs by Steve Goodman and songwriter John Prine

    Jul. 29, 1975
  • Jerome Hines

    Interview with Jerome Hines

    1968
  • Yves Montand

    A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand

    1962
  • Rachel Barton

    Interviewing violinist Rachel Barton, cellist Wendy Warner, and Suzuki-Orff instructor Peggy Wise in preparation for a benefit concert at the James R. Thompson Center on 3/22/1997

    Mar. 18, 1997
  • Interview with Paul Ulanowsky

  • Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali discusses his book "The Greatest: My Own Story"

    Nov. 26, 1975
  • Janis Ian discusses her career

    1970
  • Luciano Pavarotti

    Luciano Pavarotti discusses performing

    Nov. 20, 1975
  • Frederick Douglass

    Studs Terkel presents a program in honor of the birthday of abolitionist and African American leader Frederick Douglass

    Feb. 15, 1971
  • Guy Duckworth and three students discuss teaching and learning piano ; part 1

    1968
  • Harry Chapin discusses his career as a writer and singer and reflects on the stories behind his music

    Mar. 31, 1975
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