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Music - World Music
  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt discusses her music career, part 2

    Jul. 10, 1962

    Studs Terkel continues to interview actress and singer Eartha Kitt. Part 2 of the interview begins with the song "Üsküdara", and ends with "Mountain High, Valley Low", both sung by Kitt. Kitt discusses the following; her career; her desire to entertain; her autobiography, "Thursday's Child"; her mothers death; the art of interacting with the audience; the femme fatale; her time with the Katherine Dunham Dancers; and her portrayl of Helen of Troy.

  • Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Interview with Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Feb. 21, 1968

    Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri discuss Greece. Includes an interview with Irene Papas. Includes an interview with Nikos Gounaris. Includes Greek song sung by Melina Mercouri. Includes song ["Kamos"] by the composer [Dirocus]. Includes the song "Women of Souli." Includes song "Mitros and Mirina."

  • Derek Bell and Kevin Conneff of the Chieftains musical group discuss Irish folk music

    Dec. 8, 1976

    Interviewing Derek Bell and Kevin Conneff two members of the Chieftains musical group specializing in Irish folk music.

  • Yves Montand

    A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand

    1962

    While waiting to see Yves Montand, Studs speaks with a taxi driver through an interpreter, Michelle [Viande?]. Also speaks to Yves Montand. [This Montand interview is also 1915409-3-1. Peggy Nelson is on 1925288-3-1.]

  • Alexander Tcherepnin

    Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his career ; part 2

    May. 21, 1962

    Russian composer Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his travels to China & Japan and their influence on his music, composing for non-traditional instruments, electronic music, teaching young composers, and his "Concerto No. 2".

  • Enrique Arias

    Interview with Enrique Arias

    Jun. 21, 1993

    Interviewing pianist Enrique Arias.

  • Armenian musicians

    Interview with Armenian musicians Ashot Durian and Armen Mandakounian

    Mar. 18, 1983

    Interviewing Armenian musicians.

  • Boukman Eksperyans

    Interview with members of the band Boukman Eksperyans

    Aug. 24, 1993

    Interviewing members of the band Boukman Eksperyans.

  • Stephen Addiss and Bill Crofut

    Stephen Addiss and Bill Crofut talk to Studs Terkel

    Jul. 1, 1965

    Discussing folk songs of the world and interviewing Stephen Addiss and Bill Crofut.

  • Dr. Dalma Hunyadi Brunauer sings and discusses Bulgarian folk music ; part 1

    Oct. 16, 1962
  • [Ron Ing] and [Rudy Trugho] discuss their world travels while playing music

    Jun. 24, 1959
  • Interview with George and Gerry Armstrong

    May. 25, 1979

    Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.

  • Fela Sowande

    Fela Sowande discusses his career and Nigerian music ; part 3

    Jul. 3, 1962

    Fela Sowande discusses his career, music, and compares African culture and music to Western culture and music. Includes two songs that are sung by tenor Max Worthley. Includes a clip of a Nigerian Youth song. Includes performance by a Nigerian skiffle band. Sowande was inspired by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.

  • Victor Jara

    Interview with Nery Barrientos and Paul Gootenberg

    Feb. 23, 1979

    Discussing Victor Jara and Chilean music and politics with Nery Barrientos and Paul Gootenberg.

  • Dr. Dalma Hunyadi Brunauer sings and discusses Bulgarian folk music ; part 2

    Oct. 16, 1962
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