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Musicians Music - Folk Music Music - Jazz
  • Shel Silverstein

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books, children's literature, and art; part 2

    Nov. 20, 1961

    Shel Silverstein discusses his books and children's literature, and art. Shel Silverstein discusses his contemporaries, art, and life experiences.

  • 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".

  • Harry Belafonte

    Harry Belafonte discusses jazz and folk music

    Jan. 6, 1955

    Singer Harry Belafonte discusses Black music including spirituals and jazz and how it has contributed to American culture.

  • Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt discusses her music career ; part 3

    Jul. 10, 1962

    Studs Terkel continues to interview actress and singer Eartha Kitt. Part 3 of the interview begins with Kitt discussing the following; her career; her international travels; and linguistic abilities.

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