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Marion Anderson, soloist, and James DePreist, conductor, sit down with Studs Terkel prior to their Grand Park Weekend Concert where "Berjack Symphony No. 2 or 7" will be played with the 'Copland Preamble for Solemn Occasion" as well as a group of Negro Spirituals with "Ava Maria". Marian Anderson begins the interview by singing "Erlkonig" and concludes with "Ava Maria". She discusses the early influence of the first Negro arts singer, Roland Hayes had on her in Philadelphia and his "He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word" is played. Both Anderson and DePreist discuss how song becomes drama.
Interviewing jazz singer and songwriter Oscar Brown, Jr.
Interviewing harmonica player Larry Adler and singer, songwriter, musician and activist Woody Guthrie. The original date of the recording of this interview is uncertain because Guthrie, who died in 1967, was present at this interview.
Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.
The conversation continues with Belafonte talking about his album, "Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean". The songs, explained Belafonte, were both reflections of his childhood and things he was exposed to as an adult. Belafonte believed both Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden played important roles in jazz music.
Singer Harry Belafonte discusses Black music including spirituals and jazz and how it has contributed to American culture.