Studs Terkel interviews Rachel Barton, Wendy Warner and Peggy Wise during the preparation for a benefit concert at the James R. Thompson Center. The benefit concert will be held on March 22, 1997.

Virtuoso violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg discusses her training, performance style and reactions to it, attracting a younger classical audience, and comments on several of her recordings.

Tom Hall, a young fan of rock, pop, and soul music, sits down with Studs to give him some perspective on the musical trends of the late 1960s. Such artists as Ben E. King, Jimi Hendrix, and the Pretty Things are discussed.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Presenting an interview with folksinger, songwriter, and musician Bob Dylan.Includes discussion of some of Dylan's songs from that era in his career - Farewell, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Bob Dylan's Dream, Boots of Spanish Leather, John Brown, and Blowin' in the Wind*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations  

Studs learns about the musical traditions of South India with dancer Shanta Rao. She is accompanied by musicians Mr. Natarajan and Mr. Krishnappa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The music professor and well-traveled concertmaster of several orchestras joins Studs to discuss Bach, William Jennings Bryan, and the Chautauqua education and social movement.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing ragtime pianist-composer Eubie Blake, Bill Bolcolm and Bob Kimball. They discuss the musical "Shuffle Along." Songs include "Gee I'm Glad I'm From Dixie," "Dream Rag," "Brittwood Rag," "He May Be Your Man," "Brass Knuckles," and "Memories of You."

Pete Seeger, Cleofes Vigil, and Nimrod Workman discuss folk music and their upcoming appearance at an anthropology conference.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations