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Ralph Ellison discusses music

BROADCAST: Jun. 18, 1992 | DURATION: 00:34:46

Synopsis

The blues and jazz are topics covered by Ralph Ellison. Ellison himself started to play the trumpet at the age of seven. Ellison said for him, when hearing classical music, he then had to go and find classical literature.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 18, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature African American History & Culture Myths, Stories, Storytelling Music Music - Blues & Gospel Music - Jazz

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Ellison, Ralph--Interviews African American novelists--20th century--Interviews African American authors--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ellison, Ralph-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Oklahoma City Blue Devils Rushing, Jimmy, 1901-1972. Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972. Christian, Charlie, 1916-1942.

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