Music

1960s

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Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about…

1960s, 1950s

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Mahalia Jackson, the famous african american gospel singer, performing…

1960s

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Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about the…

1930s, 1940s

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An overview of important mid century african american jazz and blues…

1960s

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Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about…

1960s

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Music in African American history during civil rights era. A group of…

1930s, 1940s

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Overview of the music that came out of African American railroad…

1960s

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A feature on rural African American life in the South while the…

1940s, 1930s

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Footage of early African American music (roots of soul and blues) as…

1950s

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Footage of Desi Arnaz playing a hand drum. Commercial advertising Arnaz…

1980s

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Urban scenes, Chicago (silent). Boys and girls marching down street…

1960s

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Shot of waves with million digit number inscribed over the shot; ship…