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

BROADCAST: Apr. 1, 1960 | DURATION: 00:47:24

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Synopsis

Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. In this program "In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)" and "Joe Turner No. 2 (Blues of 1892)" by Big Bill Broonzy, "I Ain't Gonna Pick No More Cotton" by Sam Lightnin' Hopkins is played, as well as other musical selections.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 1, 1960

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

Duration
47 minutes, 24 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 Dancers

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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