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Interview with George and Gerry Armstrong

BROADCAST: May. 25, 1979 | DURATION: 00:53:38

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Synopsis

Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 25, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.14 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music Music - World Music Travel & Culture - General

People

Musicians

Tags

Armstrong, George Douglas, 1927---Interviews Armstrong, Gerry--Interviews Folk music--Scotland. Folk singers--Interviews Folk songs--Scotland. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Armstrong, George Douglas, 1927-,-- interviewee Armstrong, Gerry, interv WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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