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Janis Joplin discusses the blues and her career
1970 Studs Terkel interviews blues singer song-writer Janis Joplin. This program discusses the following: Joplin's song "Turtle Blues"; Joplin's idols Bessie Smith and Lead Belly; Joplin's style of singing; Joplin's song writing; the blues; Joplin's interpretation of "Summertime"; and various renditions of the jazz song "Summertime". The following musical excerpts were presented: "Turtle Blues"; "Summertime" (interpreted by Janis Joplin); "Summertime" (interpreted by Mahalia Jackson); "Summertime" (interpreted by Billie Holiday); "Ball and Chain"; "Piece of My Heart"; and "Billie's Blues".
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Presenting Hungarian folk music with musician Robert Mandel
1980 Terkel comments and presents a performance of Hungarian folk music
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Presenting the Old Town school of folk music
Oct. 8, 1963 Terkel comments and presents the Old Town school of folk music
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Presenting the Edith Piaf eulogy
Oct. 16, 1963 Terkel comments and presents Edith Piaf eulogy
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The Lira Singers in conversation with Studs Terkel
Nov. 28, 1986 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by The Lira Singers
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John Litweiler in conversation with Studs Terkel
Jul. 1, 1984 Discussing the book "The Freedom Principle: Jazz After 1958" (published by Morrow) with author and jazz historian John Litweiler.
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