Music

1960s

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

1950s

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Jimmy Rushing, the famous african american blues and swing jazz singer…

1960s

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Ray charles performs (sings and plays piano) “The Sun Died” for a large…

1960s

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A young Aretha Franklin, the famous african american soul singer, in…

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…

1950s

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