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  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 3

    Jul. 31, 1971

    Interviewing Ralph Gleason while Studs was in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Bob Dylan and Joan Baez sings "Daddy, You Been on My Mind." Elsa Knight Thompson.

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 2

    Jul. 31, 1971

    In Berkeley, Calif., Ralph Gleason, jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of Rolling Stone, talks with Studs about the history of jazz and jazz artists. They talk in depth about Billie Holiday, white performers who imitated the style of black jazz singers, and jazz festivals. Songs include Holiday's "Them There Eyes" and "God Bless the Child."

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 1

    Jul. 31, 1971

    Studs interviews jazz and pop critic, and founding editor of "Rolling Stone" magazine, Ralph Gleason while in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Topics include the history of jazz, blues, and jazz culture, and how race played in the development and distribution of the music. Songs include Louis Armstrong's "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You."

  • Nat Hentoff in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 10, 1976
  • Jack Fuller in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 11, 1992

    Interviewing editor and Chicago Tribune jazz critic Jack Fuller.

  • 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

    Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather information to produce a Norwegian television documentary about early Norwegian immigrants. Bye shares his interpretations of some of his songs and explains Norwegian music.

  • Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

    Oct. 20, 1975

    Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

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