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Maya Angelou discusses her early life and African American culture and people

BROADCAST: Apr. 1, 1960 | DURATION: 00:32:07

Synopsis

Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. Musical selections have been removed due to copyright.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 1, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 43 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature African-American History & Culture American History & Politics Music - Blues & Gospel Music - Jazz Music

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Angelou, Maya---Interviews Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews African American actresses--20th century--Interviews African American women poets--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) African American authors Stamps, Arkansas Pearl Primus Group Blues African American dancers Black dancers Black poets Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958 In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down) Youngblood Killens, John Oliver, 1916-1987. Black authors Black culture African American culture Bailey, Pearl Hopkins, Sam Lightnin'

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