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Discussing the album "Unfinished Portraits," with folksinger, songwriter, guitarist and political activist Si Kahn

BROADCAST: Jan. 10, 1985 | DURATION: 00:55:50

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Broadcast Date
Jan. 10, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Community Activism & Social Reform

People

Musicians Social Reformers

Tags

Kahn, Si--Interviews Kahn, Si. Unfinished portraits. Popular music--1981-1990. Political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews Folk singers--United States--20th century--Interviews Lyricists--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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