Michael Anania discusses his poetry collection, "Riversongs"

BROADCAST: Mar. 2, 1979 | DURATION: 00:54:37

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Synopsis

Poet and editor Michael Anania discusses his poetry collection, “Riversongs” and reads selected works from the collection. Anania discusses the themes of place, transience, and permanence in the Midwest. Episode includes relevant music recordings, including a number of unidentified instrumental recordings and songs by Woody Guthrie, Los Jaivas, and Joni Mitchell.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 2, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.36 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Music - Folk Music Literature Music

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Anania, Michael, 1939---Interviews Anania, Michael, 1939- Riversongs Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Anania, Michael, 1939-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) Huckleberry Finn Billy the Kid Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967 Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000 We Real Cool Rise and Shine Sweet Betsy from Pike Los Jaivas Mitchell, Joni Both Sides, Now Sweet Nebraska Land Mississippi River Midwest Dust Bowl Los Jaivas

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