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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.
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.
Musical performance by Rosalie Sorrels
Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the Pilgrim Chamber Players
The conversation spans trends in American culture plans for public access television.
The American folk singer and political activist shares a bit of her personal history and some insight into her songwriting inspirations. Studs asks about her songs "Tungsten," "The Albatross," "D.D.T.," and "Little Boxes."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.
Folk singer Mary Travers - of the group Peter, Paul & Mary - talks about some of the artists that inspired her, like Pete Seeger and The Weavers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The following songs were removed due to copyright restrictions:, "East Virginia", "Sticking With The Union", "Old Blue", "Jesu, Meine Freude", "We Shall Overcome", "The Draft", "Sailin' Up, Sailin' Down", and "Precious Friend" an instrumental song.