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Journalism & Broadcasting Music - Folk Music
  • Ron Kovic discusses his autobiography "Born on the Fourth of July"

    Jul. 29, 1977

    Studs interviews Vietnam veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic upon the paperback release of his autobiography "Born on the Fourth of July." Kovic recounts his All-American upbringing and unblinking faith in the country and its ideals before volunteering for the Marines and Vietnam.

  • Ralph Gleason discusses jazz, jazz artists, and jazz festivals ; part 3

    Jul. 31, 1971

    Interviewing Ralph Gleason while Studs was in Berkeley, California (3 parts). Bob Dylan and Joan Baez sings "Daddy, You Been on My Mind." Elsa Knight Thompson.

  • John Hammond and John McDonough discuss music

    1970

    Music producer John Hammond and jazz critic for Down Beat magazine John McDonough discuss: Hammond's career; the artists he worked with; the artists he was the first to sign; social reform; and more. The following musical excerpts are played: "7 Come 11"; "Sauce"; "Talking Union"; "Blowing In the Wind"; "Today I Sing The Blues"; and "Live Embers".

  • Celebration in honor of music director Jim Unrath's 25th Anniversary at WFMT radio

    Nov. 14, 1984

    Celebration in honor of Jim Unrath's 25th Anniversary

  • Bill Leahy discusses his views on the political and social struggles in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

    Oct. 20, 1975

    Studs interview with Irishman, Bill Leahy, on the political complexities surrounding Ireland in the 1960s-1970s. Leahy provides some historical background of the IRA and British colonial occupation of Ireland. They discuss Irish music, the Civil Rights Movement in Ireland, and contemporary myths about Ireland. Several Irish songs were played, but many of the titles were not captured. Planksty's music was played twice.

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