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Langston Hughes, John Sellers, James Cotton and Otis Spann discuss blues music
Jul. 15, 1960 Langston Hughes, John Sellers, James Cotton, and Otis Spann discuss their origins and blues music. The interview focuses heavily on Langston Hughes and how deeply he is influenced by the blues. Hughes also discusses his upcoming book "An African Treasury" at length. Hughes, Sellers, Spann, and Cotton perform a number of songs during the interview, they have been removed due to copyright.
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Maya Angelou discusses her book “Gather Together in My Name”
May. 13, 1974 Writer and poet Maya Angelou talks about her life, Creole influences, and her book “Gather Together in My Name” with Studs Terkel. Angelou reads an excerpt from the book and the recording opens with Angelou reading one of her poems.
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Maya Angelou discusses her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Mar. 13, 1970 Angelou discusses her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and recites "When I Think About Myself." She talks about growing up in Stamps, Arkansas, and her family. Copyrighted material has been removed.
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Mike Royko discussing the book "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"
Mar. 15, 1971 Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko discusses his book "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago" and its subject, former Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.
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Maya Angelou discusses her early life and African American culture and people
Apr. 1, 1960 Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. Musical selections have been removed due to copyright.
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Toni Morrison reads from and talks about her book "Sula"
Apr. 16, 1974 Studs Terkel interviews writer Toni Morrison. This interview begins with a reading from the book, "Sula" by Morrison Morrison continues to read excerpts from her novel "Sula" and discusses her literature.
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