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  • Paul Robeson

    Interview with Avery Brooks

    Feb. 7, 1991

    Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.

  • 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.

  • Terkel comments and presents Bridge for Humanity--Bosnian Youth Project program

    May. 9, 1996

    Discussing and presenting music from an upcoming benefit for Bridge for Humanity - Bosnian Youth Project with journalist Jan Muller, Swedish singer Mattias Nilsson, Bridge for Humanity Executive Director Vesna Rebarnek, and health columnist Benjamin Girando.

  • Discussing the album "Unfinished Portraits," with folksinger, songwriter, guitarist and political activist Si Kahn

    Jan. 10, 1985
  • Presenting a musical performance of the Pilgrim Chamber Players

    Nov. 7, 1997

    Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the Pilgrim Chamber Players

  • Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Rosalie Sorrels ; part 2

  • Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Rosalie Sorrels

    Apr. 17, 1986
  • Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Rosalie Sorrels ; part 1

    Mar. 21, 1996
  • Presenting songs and memories with folksinger and songwriter Rosalie Sorrels

    Feb. 22, 1990

    Musical performance by Rosalie Sorrels

  • Pete Seeger

    Discussing folk music with folk musician Pete Seeger

    Feb. 11, 1982

    Discussing folk music with folk musician Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger discusses his life and career. Includes songs sung by Pete Seeger, "East Virginia", "Sticking With The Union", "Old Blue", "Jesu, Meine Freude", "We Shall Overcome", "The Draft", "Sailin' Up, Sailin' Down", and "Precious Friend". Included is an instrumental song played by Pete Seeger.

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