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Dancing in the Streets: A History of the Second Line
From: World Footprints LLC
Caption: Dancing in the Streets book cover, Credit: The Historic New Orleans Collection
Put on your alligator shoes and Sunday best as we explore the history of the Second Line while we go dancing in the streets of New Orleans.

  • Added: Apr 30, 2022
  • Length: 28:55
Rock and Revolution
From: Hold That Thought
Series: American Identities
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Associate professor Patrick Burke reveals how musicians in the 1960s, including the rock band the Godz, resisted predetermined categories and simpl...

  • Added: Oct 30, 2013
  • Length: 14:00
"A Singer's Singer: The Little Willie John Story"
From: Dred-Scott Keyes
Series: "The Cutting Edge: Black News and Views- Where Journalism, Culture, Politics and Activism Converge"
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In this special mix, producer Dred-Scott Keyes interviews Keith and Kevin John-the sons of Little Willie John-and Susan Whitall, author of the just...

Bought by Prairie Public and WNCU


  • Added: Jun 24, 2011
  • Length: 59:49
  • Purchases: 2
Lawrence Albert Payton (Four Tops) June 20, 1997
From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today
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If the sound of his name isn't familiar, the sound of his voice certainly is. This is the unlikely story of four Detroit kids who went to a birthda...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2011
  • Length: 03:00
BRENDA RUSSELL: The Color Purple, Music Past & Present
From: Theresa Orlando
Series: She Grooves Radio Hour
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Music & Interview, "The Color Purple", Brenda's music "Past & Present"

Bought by WJAB and WSGE


  • Added: Feb 08, 2006
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2