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Interviewing Derrick Gondwe

BROADCAST: 1964 | DURATION: 00:49:38

Synopsis

The musician and Lake Forest College scholar shares some of the songs and stories of his native Mawali and other East African traditions.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

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Broadcast Date
1964

Duration
49 minutes, 38 seconds

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Literature Travel & Culture - Malawi

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Authors, Writers Journalists

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Gondwe, Derrick Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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