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Oscar Brown Jr. discusses his life and music ; part 1

BROADCAST: Apr. 17, 1961 | DURATION: 00:31:36

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Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 17, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 52 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
31 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz Music African-American History & Culture Chicago

People

Musicians

Tags

Brown, Oscar, Jr.---Interviews Jazz African American singers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Lyricists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Jazz musicians--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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