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Margaret Barry discusses her time as a singer and banjo player

BROADCAST: Oct. 9, 1961 | DURATION: 00:35:28

Synopsis

Margaret Barry and Michael Gorman, discuss traditional Irish music and their careers as musicians.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 9, 1961

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

Duration
35 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - World Music Travel & Culture - United Kingdom

People

Musicians

Tags

Barry, Margaret, 1917-1989 Audiotapes. Radio programs. Barry, Margaret,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Irish Travellers Singers Banjo players Folk music Street musicians Gorman, Michael Gorman, Michael, 1895-1970 She Moved Through the Fair Sean Nós Ireland

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