Interviewing folk singer Win Stracke and Jimmy Driftwood.

Studs interviews blues singers Willie Dixon, Sunnyland Slim, and Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton about the blues. They discuss the blues festival in Chicago for which they are all in town for and name other musicians who will be performing. Sunnyland Slim talks about being on the road and the hard times. Thornton describes the blues as music made from life experiences.

Interviewing Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim at Aux Trois Mailletz while Studs was in France.

Studs interviews Willie Dixon and Koko Taylor about the blues. They discuss their song "Insane Asylum" and their work together. Dixon uses his song "Little Red Rooster" to help explain how the blues are created from life experiences. Taylor reflects on singers like Willie Dixon, Memphis Minnie, and others who influenced her desire to sing the blues. Taylor also discusses European audiences and blues influence there. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Interviewing William Ferris, contemporary composer and conductor, and John Vorrasi, lead tenor, as they discuss the beginning and successes of their group called the William Ferris Chorale.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

American jazz cornet player Wild Bill Davison known for his wild ways, discusses his career in jazz music and life in Chicago. Davison rubbed elbows with all the Chicago bigwigs from Al Capone to jazz legends such as Fats Waller.

Music, long hair and the war are among the topics discussed at the pub. Ingo plays the guitar and he's looking for fun with music. Ingo hopes to get married and have children one day. When asked about the war, Brigitte says she doesn't like to think about it and that people should forget about what happened. It's apparent that the group wants to live in peace but none of the individuals have any plans for making a better world.

Studs Terkel interview with Wanda Wilkomirska about her life as a violinist. They discuss her childhood and her musical family. Wilkomirska talks about the people and music that influenced her, and she describes the differences in audiences between large cities and smaller ones. She expresses her deep love for music and her need to play her music with emotion. Music performances are cut from this particular recording with Wanda Wilkomirska. Studs quotes Ray Erickson, critic from the New York Times and discusses other critiques of her work.

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance of the LaSalle Quartet, comprised of two violins, a cello, and a viola. Terkel interviews Walter Levin, a senior member of the LaSalle Quartet, they discuss the following: the Second Viennese School; chamber music; transparency of quartets; subjective interpretation of compositions; the awareness of color as a musical element; and how the LaSalle Quartet was founded.

Interviewing jazz musicians Von Freeman (tenor saxophone), Kenny Prince (piano), Bradley Parker-Sparrow(piano and composer), and Joanie Pallatto (vocalist).

Interviewing jazz musicians Von Freeman (tenor saxophone), Franz Jackson (vocals) and composer Kahil El'zabar.

Interviewing Greek singer Vasilios Gaitanos.

Interviewing Russian pianist and DePaul University Professor Vladimir Leechkis.

Interviewing Russian pianist and DePaul University Professor Vladimir Leechkis.