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Alec N'kata discussing folk songs of central Africa

BROADCAST: Aug. 11, 1959 | DURATION: 00:43:14

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Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 11, 1959

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 45 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
43 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - World Music Music Travel & Culture - General Music - Jazz

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) N'kata, Alec--Interviews Musicologist--Rhodesia. Audiotapes. Radio programs. N'kata, Alec,-- interviewee

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