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Mance Lipscomb discusses the blues

BROADCAST: Apr. 26, 1965 | DURATION: 00:38:09

Synopsis

Interviewing American blues singer and guitarist, Mance Lipscomb, about his life, musical inspirations, and interest in blues music.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 26, 1965

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
38 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Lipscomb, Mance, 1895-1976--Interviews Blues (Music) Folk music--United States African American musicians Audiotapes. Radio programs. Lipscomb, Mance, 1895-1976,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Lipscomb, Mance, 1895-1976 Black musicians Blues singer-United States--20th century--Interview Guitarist--United States--20th century--Interview

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