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Music

  • Dudley Moore

    Dudley Moore discusses his background and influences

    Jan. 6, 1963
  • Big Mama Thornton

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

    1970
  • Danny Newman discusses his career as a theatrical press agent for opera theaters and his book, "Subscribe Now"

    Apr. 2, 1982
  • Ned Rorem discusses his career as a composer and his memoir "An Absolute Gift"

    Nov. 20, 1980
  • Jacques Tati

    Studs Terkel discusses the film "Mon Oncle"with creator Jacques Tati

    Dec. 12, 1958
  • Ravi Shankar with sitar

    Discussing the techniques, philosophy, histories, and instruments of classical Indian music and interviewing Ravi Shankar

    Oct. 26, 1961
  • Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak, and Augustine Stevens discuss Sierra Leone and the Peace Corps; part 2

    Jul. 26, 1966
  • Teresa Stich-Randall

    Teresa Stich-Randall talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Dec. 1, 1964
  • Rosa Raisa

    Rosa Raisa, in Chicago for the restoration of the Auditorium Theater, reflects on her career

    Dec. 13, 1961
  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt discusses her music career ; part 2

    Jul. 10, 1962
  • Laurie Anderson discusses her album "Big Science"

  • Interviewing Alec Wilder discussing his music and his book: American Popular Songs ; part 3

    1980
  • Don McLean

    Don McLean discusses his career and his music

    1980
  • Dr. Montagu discusses the impact of music on people

    Mar. 3, 1976
  • Marian Anderson

    Marian Anderson discusses her career, and how she interprets songs

    Feb. 20, 1960
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