And Now They Call It Soul

"This film surveys the influence of Africa and Black America on American popular music, beginning with African rhythms and chants before tracing the evolution of American music from spirituals, jubilee, blues, ragtime, gospel, jazz, and soul. The film was hosted by [Liberian disc jockey] Yvonne Barclay," who was among the most popular radio hosts on the Voice of America (VOA) airwaves during the Cold War (US National Archives).

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 1971
Season
1971
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
United States Information Agency (USIA)

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"This film surveys the influence of Africa and Black America on American popular music, beginning with African rhythms and chants before tracing the evolution of American music from spirituals, jubilee, blues, ragtime, gospel, jazz, and soul. The film was hosted by [Liberian disc jockey] Yvonne Barclay," who was among the most popular radio hosts on the Voice of America (VOA) airwaves during the Cold War (US National Archives).

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Japanese

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