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Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.
Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.
Fela Sowande discusses his career, music, and compares African culture and music to Western culture and music. Includes two songs that are sung by tenor Max Worthley. Includes a clip of a Nigerian Youth song. Includes performance by a Nigerian skiffle band. Sowande was inspired by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.
Fela Sowande discusses his career, Nigerian music, and compares African culture and Western culture. Includes clips of musical performances by Highlife musicians and orchestra. Music: A clip of high-life music, "Folk Symphony for Full Orchestra."
Studs Terkel discussing Ukrainian music with Oleh Saciuk. Includes instrumental music excerpts.
Interviewing Derek Bell and Kevin Conneff two members of the Chieftains musical group specializing in Irish folk music.
Studs Terkel discusses the Chicago Children's Choir with the director and founder, Christopher Moore. They discuss the following: how to produce the sound; training units; patience; age spread; sing-a-long; child vs. adult projects; and various types of heritage music that makes up their repertoire. The following musical excerpts are presented: "Dark Winter Days"; "Angels and Shepherds"; "Illinois"; and "Go Tell It on the Mountain".
This 1959 broadcast was recorded after Alan Lomax traveled Europe collecting folk music.
This 1959 broadcast was recorded after Alan Lomax traveled Europe collecting folk music.