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James Talley discusses his life reflected in his folk music

BROADCAST: Mar. 10, 1978 | DURATION: 00:35:19

Synopsis

Studs interview with James Talley, who shares his life story through his music. Talley describes his childhood experiences through the depression and the Dust Bowl Migration. He also shares the various jobs he has had and how that has influenced his music. All musical numbers are removed from this edited version.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 10, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
35 minutes, 19 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Talley, James Audiotapes. Radio programs. Carter, Jimmy, 1924- Daniel, Price, 1941-1981. Depressions--1929--United States. Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967 United States--History--20th century. Migration, Internal--Economic aspects--United States. Coal Mining--history--United States. Folk music.

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