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Music

  • Interviewing Pete Seeger, Cleofes Vigil, and Nimrod Workman

    1970
  • A conversation with Frye Gaillard

    Oct. 13, 1982
  • Ned Rorem discusses his writing and compositions

    1966
  • Irwin Silber discusses music from the Civil War and his book “Songs of the Civil War” ; part 2 ; followed by Abdullah Ariff discussing Malayan culture

    Jul. 1, 1960
  • Paul Robeson

    Gathering of friends discussing Paul Robeson

    May. 8, 1970
  • Bill Russo

    Bill Russo discusses his commedia dell'arte production

    Jul. 26, 1974
  • Elisabeth Schwarzkopf discusses her roles and interpretation ; part 2

    Apr. 11, 1962
  • Rita Streich discusses her upcoming recital and Studs plays selections ; part 3

    Feb. 17, 1962
  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt discusses her music career ; part 3

    Jul. 10, 1962
  • Wynton Marsalis

    Wynton Marsalis discusses his musical upbringing

    Nov. 5, 1985
  • Terkel interviews Jim Beebe and presents trombone music

    Jan. 5, 1983
  • Erik Bye

    Erik Bye discusses the history of Norwegian immigration to America in the 19th century and his work as a television journalist and singer

    Aug. 18, 1975
  • Terkel comments and presents musical performance of Earl "Fatha" Hines

    Sep. 21, 1977
  • Sir Geraint Evans and Peter Grimes

    Sir Geraint Evans discusses his career as an operatic performer

    Oct. 2, 1974
  • Art Hodes discusses his career as a jazz and blues pianist

    Jun. 17, 1981
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