Studs Terkel interviews gospel vocalist Mahalia Jackson. Jackson discusses the freedom rally that will be taking place at McCormick's Place in Chicago, IL.

Licia Albanese discusses her performance preparations, advice to young new opera singers, the conductor techniques from Fausto Cleva, and the late Arturo Toscanini.

The conversation spans trends in American culture plans for public access television.

Pete Seeger discuss music and his plan to build a sloop to sail on the Hudson River.

Discussing the folk music of Scotland with singers George and Gerry Armstrong. Rebroadcast.

David Amram and Steve Goodman, composers and performers of popular music and folk music, discuss writing and creating music together.

The Louisiana musician talks with Studs about the differences between Acadian and Cajun music traditions and how both evolved into what became the uptempo sound known as zydeco.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The star of stage and screen joins Studs to talk about his portrayal of Paul Robeson at The Studebaker Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations