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Interview with Oscar Brown, Jr.

BROADCAST: Sep. 16, 1996 | DURATION: 00:51:42

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Synopsis

Interviewing jazz singer and songwriter Oscar Brown, Jr.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 16, 1996

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

Duration
51 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz African American History & Culture

People

Musicians

Tags

Brown, Oscar, Jr.---Interviews Jazz African American singers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Lyricists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Jazz musicians--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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