The French-American chronicler of comic books and comic strips joins Studs to discuss his anthology, The World Encyclopedia of Comics.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
The Newberry Consort is the resident early music ensemble of the Newberry Library specializing in the music of the late Middle Ages.
Marion Anderson, soloist, and James DePreist, conductor, sit down with Studs Terkel prior to their Grand Park Weekend Concert where "Berjack Symphony No. 2 or 7" will be played with the 'Copland Preamble for Solemn Occasion" as well as a group of Negro Spirituals with "Ava Maria". Marian Anderson begins the interview by singing "Erlkonig" and concludes with "Ava Maria". She discusses the early influence of the first Negro arts singer, Roland Hayes had on her in Philadelphia and his "He Never Said a Mumberlin' Word" is played. Both Anderson and DePreist discuss how song becomes drama.