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*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
Haig Allahverdian discusses Armenian music and culture as well as the Armenian massacre and its effects on the Armenian people on the whole. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.
Interviewing Giora Feidman, an Argentinian clarinetist who specializes in the klezmer musical tradition.
In addition to talking about Senegalese music, Gana M'Bow goes over the history of the "talking drum." M'Bow also plays various songs from Senegal and West Africa. Through the State Department, M'Bow was touring various cities across the US.
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.
Fela Sowande discusses his career, different types of Nigerian and African music, the Yoruba people, and religion. Includes clips of an African Yoruba pagan hymn "Oyigiyigi," a Christian version of that hymn, and an organ version of that hymn. Includes Sowande's song "Roll de Ol' Chariot." Quotes a poem by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.
Fela Sowande discusses his career, Nigerian music, and compares African culture and Western culture. Includes clips of musical performances by Highlife musicians and orchestra. Music: A clip of high-life music, "Folk Symphony for Full Orchestra."
Scottish folk singer and song collector Ewan McColl discusses the folk song revival occurring in the United Kingdom and his repertoire of folk songs
Scottish folk singer and song collector Ewan McColl discusses the folk song revival occurring in the United Kingdom and his repertoire of folk songs.
The following songs were removed due to copyright restrictions: Weaver's song, Robert Burns, "A Wee Drop of It," "Come, Fill Up Your Glasses," and "This Is Not My House."
Enrique Arias and Studs Terkel explore music from Colonial Latin American and discuss an upcoming concert featuring music from the opera “La Purpura de la Rosa.”
Elaine Rosenberg discusses the life and career of Edith Piaf.
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.
Studs Terkel interviews actress and singer Eartha Kitt. The program begins with a musical selections sung by Kitt, "C'est Si Bon". Kitt discusses the following; her career; how the songs she sings are interpreted and preferred by people of different nationalities; what led her to be an international star; her childhood; her meeting with Albert Einstein;