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Ollie Gilbert and Jimmie Driftwood discuss music ; part 1

BROADCAST: May. 25, 1964 | DURATION: 00:36:32

Synopsis

Ollie Gilbert, folk musician, and Jimmie Driftwood, folk songwriter and musician, discuss music including how Gilbert's family has passed down music through the generations.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 25, 1964

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 110 min.) :: 10 1/2 in.

Duration
36 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Driftwood, Jimmie Gilbert, Ollie Folk music Folk singers Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. Driftwood, Jimmy, 1917-1998. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ozarks Bluegrass music Arkansas Folk Festival

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