Discussing the songs and music of the Vietnam War with author Larry Heinemann, musician Chuck Rosenburg, and folk singer Saul Brody.

Langston Hughes, John Sellers, James Cotton, and Otis Spann discuss their origins and blues music. The interview focuses heavily on Langston Hughes and how deeply he is influenced by the blues. Hughes also discusses his upcoming book "An African Treasury" at length. Hughes, Sellers, Spann, and Cotton perform a number of songs during the interview, they have been removed due to copyright.

Indian singer and Hindustani classical vocalist Lakshmi Shankar discusses different styles of Hindustani classical music and music theory.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo discuss South African music and South Africa. Songs that have been removed include those from the play "The Son of Jacob Zulu." that was playing at Steppenwolf Theater. Includes a clip of an interview with the Chief of Durban.

Jazz singer Kurt Elling discusses his musical influences, new and past music, and the path of his career.

Interviewing singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson during his visit to Chicago for a benefit concert.

Interviewing the British vocal ensemble King's Singers.

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by the King's Singers

Terkel presents musical performance by Kathy Cowan and Sinobu Sato

Judy Collins discusses how she began writing her own songs; successes in her career; and the fight for abortion rights.

Jon Vickers discusses his career, opera music, and opera singers.