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Joseph Hanson Kwabena Nketia discussing his career and Ghanian music

BROADCAST: Jun. 2, 1959 | DURATION: 00:40:14

Synopsis

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 2, 1959

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 41 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
40 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - World Music Travel & Culture - General

People

Academics Music personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) N'ketia, Joseph Hanson Kwabena.--Interviews Ghana. Audiotapes. Radio programs. N'ketia, Joseph Hanson Kwabena,-- interviewee

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