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  • Albert Murray in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 21, 1986
  • Elizabeth Swados in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 6, 1986
  • Ned Rorem discusses his writing and compositions

    1966

    Ned Rorem discusses the differences between writing books and writing compositions, his book "The Paris Diary of Ned Rorem", and how he uses poetry in his compositions.

  • Phyl Garland discusses themes from her book "Sound of Soul" and the black influence on music ; part 1

    Nov. 25, 1968

    Studs interviews Phyl Garland about her book "Sound of Soul." They discuss the history of music and how black music influenced white music. Studs reads a quote from her book where she quoted Lerone Bennett. Garland also reads from her book a few times. They discuss how music changed over time for blacks from spirituals to slave songs to the blues because it was a reflection of their lives. Garland explains how blacks used music to help them through their trials and frustrations.

  • Fela Sowande

    Fela Sowande discusses his career and Nigerian music ; part 3

    Jul. 3, 1962

    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.

  • Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass

    Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass talk about their collaborations

    Apr. 16, 1990

    Discussing the opera "Hydrogen Jukebox," with poet Allen Ginsberg and composer Philip Glass.

  • Terkel comments and presents 1968 Democratic Convention documentary

    1968

    Terkel comments and presents 1968 Democratic Convention documentary. He is introduced by William F. Malloch, a composer at the Convention.

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