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Interviewing folk musician Bruce (Utah) Phillips

BROADCAST: Mar. 20, 1981 | DURATION: 00:37:17

Synopsis

The folk singer, storyteller, poet, and labor organizer talks with Studs about hobo music, labor songs, and protest songs.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 20, 1981

Duration
37 minutes, 17 seconds

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music

People

Musicians

Tags

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