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  • Interview with Anndrena Belcher

    Dec. 29, 1993

    Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

  • Interview with Anndrena Belcher

    Jan. 12, 1989

    Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

  • Interview with Anndrena Belcher

    Aug. 20, 1991

    Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

  • Interview with Michael Copley and Dag Ingram

    Nov. 18, 1986

    Interviewing the Cambridge Buskers, Michael Copley (flute and recorders) and Dag Ingram (accordion).

  • Dave Garroway

    Radio and television personality Dave Garroway discusses jazz music

    Jun. 11, 1974

    Studs Terkel and Dave Garroway intertwine jazz music with conversation. The voices of Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Charlie Ventura, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, and Nellie Lutcher are heard between conversations ranging from Garroway's start in radio while in the United States Navy. Garroway discusses the changing technology and the thrill of it. Also includes the progress that has been made in race relations and the death of Duke Ellington.

  • Arlo Guthrie

    Arlo Guthrie discusses his music and influences

    Jan. 23, 1971

    In this interview with Terkel, folk singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie talks about what influences his songwriting and the new definition of folk music. They touch on the shared experience of humanity, the role of the entertainer in society, and the older generation’s contributions to society. Guthrie expresses a desire to create a music “carnival” where performers and audience members both participate together. Guthrie also discusses how he began playing the banjo, and Studs comments on how Arlo has grown as a musician since his father's, Woody Guthrie, death.

  • Fleming Brown plays the banjo and discusses his career with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 12, 1982

    Fleming Brown, banjo player, discusses the influences Uncle Dave Macon, Pete Seeger, The Almanac Singers, and his teacher, Doc Hopkins had on him. He and Terkel also discuss the influence of WLS's Barn Dance radio show in Chicago and the Grand Ole Opry's WSM had on folk music. Fleming plays "Uncle Buddy" by Arthur Smith, to open and close the show. He also discusses the themes of Appalachian music such as lost love, mystery and murder, and plays examples for the audience.

  • Discussing Fats Waller and the show "Ain't misbehavin'" with Richard Maltby

    Mar. 20, 1980
  • Mary Travers

    Folk singer, Mary Travers, of the group Peter, Paul and Mary, talks about music and her career

    Nov. 18, 1976

    Folk singer, Mary Travers, of the group Peter, Paul and Mary, talks about music and her career. Music by Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, The Weavers and Mary Travers (solo), interspersed throughout the interview. "When The Ship Comes In" "If I had A Hammer" "Tell it on the mountain" "Los Cuatros Generales" "Song of Peace(Finlandia)" "It Will Come To You Again"

  • Paul Robeson

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson

    Jan. 28, 1976

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson. Studs talks about his personal memories, the social impact and music of Paul Robeson. Excerpts from 1925362-4-1 Mr Robeson' friends recall memories of him: Earl Dickerson one of the 1 st black aldermen of Chicago, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams football player, Studs Terkel, Claudia Cassidy(1925655-4-1), Eddie Balchowski, Veteran, painter, poet(1934701-3-1) Includes excerpts from 1925362-4-1 and music. Similar to 1925362-3-1, but not identical. 01/23/1976 date of death.

  • Interview with Katharina Muther and Kucha Brownlee

    Jan. 3, 1997
  • Stephen Wade in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 5, 1992
  • Ndikho Xaba, Nomusa Xaba in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 20, 1993
  • Stephen Wade in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 12, 1990
  • Presenting a musical performance of Utah Phillips

    May. 7, 1986

    Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of Utah Phillips

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