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Discussing the book "The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times" with Anthony Heilbut

BROADCAST: Nov. 7, 1985 | DURATION: 00:54:49

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Broadcast Date
Nov. 7, 1985

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

Duration
54 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel

People

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Heilbut, Anthony--Interviews Heilbut, Anthony. Gospel sound. Gospel music--History and criticism. Spirituals (Songs)--History and criticism. African American musicians Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Sound recording executiv WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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