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  • Lakshmi Shankar discusses her career and music

    Apr. 30, 1979

    Indian singer and Hindustani classical vocalist Lakshmi Shankar discusses different styles of Hindustani classical music and music theory.

  • Ladysmith Black Mambazo

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo discusses South African music and South Africa

    May. 12, 1992

    Ladysmith Black Mambazo discuss South African music and South Africa. Songs that have been removed include those from the play "The Son of Jacob Zulu." that was playing at Steppenwolf Theater. Includes a clip of an interview with the Chief of Durban.

  • Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses family planning in India ; part 2

    Feb. 21, 1964

    Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses economic inequality, poverty, and the growing population in India. She discusses the need for family planning to combat these issues. Studs plays “A Morning Raga” - Ravi Shankar.

  • Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses family planning in India ; part 1

    Feb. 21, 1964

    Lady Dhanvanti Rama Rau discusses economic inequality, poverty, and the growing population in India. She discusses the need for family planning to combat these issues. Studs plays “A Morning Raga” - Ravi Shankar.

  • Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau

    Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau discusses birth control ; part 2

    Feb. 12, 1965

    Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.

  • Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau

    Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau discusses birth control ; part 1

    Feb. 12, 1965

    Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.

  • Lady Borton discusses her book "After Sorrow"

    May. 10, 1995

    In her book, "After Sorrow: An American Among the Vietnamese," Lady Burton tells stories and reflects on what it was like to live among the village people in South Vietnam. Borton found the people to be smart. Among some of her stories, she learned how women carried messages and weapons through enemy territories.

  • LaDonna Harris discusses Native American history and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity

    Oct. 2, 1992

    LaDonna Harris, Comanche social activist and politician, talks about Native American history and her work towards reforming the view of Native Americans. She talks about expanding the education about Native American cultures and her work with Americans for Indian Opportunity. Topics such as Columbus, Trail of Tears, religion, and civil rights are discussed.

  • Labor worker Mike LaVelle discusses work in the steel industry ; part 1

  • L. J. (Lawrence J.) Davis in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 13, 1990
  • Kurt Elling discusses his jazz music and background

    Aug. 11, 1997

    Jazz singer Kurt Elling discusses his musical influences, new and past music, and the path of his career.

  • Kris Kristofferson in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 9, 1991

    Interviewing singer and songwriter Kris Kristofferson during his visit to Chicago for a benefit concert.

  • Kris Kristofferson

    Kris Kristofferson discusses his career

    Apr. 30, 1971

    The broadcast begins with an excerpt from interview with Pat Zimmerman where Mr. Zimmerman Plays "Sunday Morning" by Kris Kristofferson . Kris Kristofferson discusses his career as a songwriter and performer during the 1960's and 1970's. Mr. Kristofferson discusses working during that time with Janis Joplin, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash.

  • Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture and the modernization and industrialization of cities.

    Aug. 8, 1965

    Discussing architecture and modernization of cities with Greek city planner/architect Konstantinos Doxiades [also Constantinos Doxiadis, Doxiados]. They discuss the dangers of the city, modernizing nature, and losing natural beauty.

  • Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture and city planning.

    Mar. 18, 1968

    Konstantinos Doxiades discusses architecture, the population of cities, the modernization of cities, city planning, machines, and the city of the future.

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