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John Miller Chernoff and Eric Rucker discuss African music

BROADCAST: Mar. 5, 1980 | DURATION: 00:54:35

Synopsis

Discussing African drums, African music, and John Chernoff's book "African Rhythm and African Sensibility" with John Chernoff and Eric Rucker. Includes John Chernoff and Eric Rucker playing the drums. Includes an earlier interview clip of two drummers battling from the island of Silan.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 5, 1980

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

Duration
54 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - World Music Music - Folk Music

Tags

Chernoff, John Miller Rucker, Eric Music Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ghana African music African drums African Rhythm and African Sensibility--John Miller Chernoff West Africa Africa Drummers Drum making Highlife music Children's music Dancing Tradition African culture Jazz Blues

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