Listen to New Voices on Studs Terkel our partnership with 826CHI-here! Read the Story

Sandra Lieb discusses the book "Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey"

BROADCAST: Jan. 12, 1982 | DURATION: 00:52:52

Digital audio not yet public.

Synopsis

Sandra Lieb discusses the book "Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey." Includes songs sung by Ma Rainey such as "Runaway Blues," "See See Rider," "Moonshine Blues," and "Oh, Papa Blues." Includes poem "Ma Rainey" by Sterling Brown. Includes "Oh, Daddy," by Ethel Waters. Includes "Young Woman's Blues" by Bessie Smith.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 12, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 52 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African American History & Culture American History & Politics Music Music - Blues & Gospel

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Lieb, Sandra Mother of the Blues: A Study of Ma Rainey Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Rainey, Ma, 1886-1939 Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937 Blues (Music) African American music Black music Black musicians African American singers Black singers African American musicians Runaway Blues See See Rider Moonshine Blues Oh, Papa Blues Brown, Sterling. Ma Rainey. Waters, Ethel, 1896-1977. Oh, Daddy. Young Woman's Blues Armstrong, Louis Daniel, 1900-1971 Henderson, Fletcher, 1897-1952 Bailey, Buster Green, Charlie Broonzy, Big Bill, 1893-1958 Tom, Georgia Dorsey, Thomas A. Tucker, Sophie, 1884-1966. Kester, Bob Jazz music University of Massachusetts Press Red, Tampa

Related Programs