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  • Dale Clevenger discusses his career as a Jazz musician and member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    Nov. 29, 1977

    Studs interviews Dale Clevenger about his music with the Chicago Symphony and his jazz group, Ears, playing at Orphans in Chicago. They discuss the improvisation of Jazz and Bach. Clevenger mentions various Jazz musicians and their style. The music is removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Dale Clevenger discusses his career as a Jazz musician and member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

    May. 13, 1980

    Studs interviews Dale Clevenger about his music with the Chicago Symphony and his jazz group, Ears, playing at Orphans in Chicago. Clevenger discusses his work with the symphony. He explains why he credits David Amram for his interest in Jazz music. He names artists like Billie Holiday, Jack Teagarden, and Clark Terry as musical influences in his life. The music is removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Cyrus Colter reads from and discusses his novel, "The River of Eros"

    Jun. 30, 1972

    Set on the South Side of Chicago in 1971, Cyrus Colter's novel, "The River of Eros," is the story of Clotilda and her two grandchildren. Colter said Clotilda was very similar to the matriarchal roles of the women living in the deep South. *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Cranston Jones

    Cranston Jones talks about his book, "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 2

    1961

    Cranston Jones discusses the idea of architecture as art, historic architecture ideals, and the future of architecture.

  • Cranston Jones talks about his book "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 1

    1961

    Cranston Jones discusses the architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius.

  • Craig Lesley in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 18, 1989
  • Cornell Capa discusses his book "Concerned Photographer"

    Feb. 27, 1974

    According to Cornell Capa, the best pictures of his book "Concerned Photographer" are the ones that deal with overpopulation. Capa hoped to make people aware of what's going on in the world and he further hoped people would do something about what they saw in the photographs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

  • Corky Siegel

    Corky Siegel and members of his ensemble the West End String Quartet discuss chamber blues

    Oct. 15, 1996

    Terkel interviews Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet. Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet also performs during the broadcast. They also discuss the musical genre of chamber blues.

  • Conversation with dance historian Ann Barzel

    Jan. 23, 1996

    Interviewing dance historian Ann Barzel.

  • Consuelo Sanz-Pastor discusses the impact of Francisco Goya's art

    Aug. 2, 1965

    Discussing the impact of Francisco Goya's art with Consuelo Sanz-Pastor, curator of the Madrid Art Gallery.

  • Constance Curry, Mae Bertha Carter in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 1, 1996

    Discussing the book "Silver Rights" (published by Algonquin Books) with the author Constance Curry and the book's subject, Mae Bertha Carter.

  • Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses politics and the book "Writers and politics: essays and criticisms"

    1980

    Connor Cruise O'Brien, Irish politician, writer, historian and academic scholar, discusses politics and the book "Writers and Politics: Essays and Criticisms".

  • Conor Cruise O'Brien

    Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses Africa

    Apr. 29, 1965

    Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses the culture and political state of Africa and his experiences with journalism in African countries including Congo and Ghana.

  • Ursula Bender

    Connie Kolb and Ursula Bender discuss life in Germany

    Sep. 1, 1986

    Connie Kolb and Ursula Bender discuss life in Germany, specifically Berlin. Connie Kolb discusses her life struggles, lack of confidence, and her work in journalism.

  • Composer, singer and guitarist, Ferron, discusses her music

    Mar. 12, 1990

    A self-proclaimed underground artist, Ferron, says she may not sell tons of records but she does have a good following of fans. Ferron says people like her music because they're seeking balance in their lives. She further explains that a lot of her lyrics have to do with understanding our purpose in life.

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