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Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Music
  • Interview with Larry and Bob Jakus about their album "Prairie House"

    Dec. 22, 1988

    Discussing their album "Prairie House" with two members of The Wright Street Band; Larry Jakus (drums) and architecture buff Bob Jakus (lyricist, composer). All of The Wright Street Band's songs are based on architect Frank Lloyd Wright's life and work.

  • John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations, careers, choreography, and music

    Mar. 10, 1975

    John Cage and Merce Cunningham discuss their collaborations of choreography and music. They discuss their influences and careers. Includes a clip of an earlier interview with John Cage.

  • Aragon Ballroom

    Andy Karzas discusses the Aragon Ballroom

    Aug. 2, 1963
  • Aragon Ballroom

    Andy Karzas discusses the Aragon Ballroom

    Aug. 2, 1963
  • Paul Robeson

    Gathering of friends discussing Paul Robeson

    May. 8, 1970

    Recorded live on Chicago's South Side. Robeson is ill at the time of recording. Speakers: Earl Dickerson, Etta Moten Barnett, Judge Sidney Jones, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams, Joan Brown (possibly Abena Joan Brown), Charles Hamilton, Margaret Burroughs, [John Gray's sister], [Stevens?]

  • Danilo Dolci

    Danilo Dolci discusses his career, life in Italy, and his book "The Man Who Plays Alone"

    1970

    Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".

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