WWOZ Primary Collection
The first batch of WWOZ recordings digitized with the FEMA grant.
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- Feature on Joe "King" Oliver with host Al Rose
- WWOZ program. Feature on Joe "King" Oliver. Discussion and recordings of Joe "King" Oliver hosted by Al Rose.
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- Feature on Joe Turner and Smiley Lewis with Al Farrell
- Walter Brock's guest, Al Farrell, discusses the careers and recordings of Joe Turner and Smiley Lewis. (Many splices)
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- Feature on Leonarda hosted by Carlos Hagan
- The story behind a small record label Leonarda. A women's label, presenting modern music, and music going back to the 12th century composed by women. Hosted by Carlos Hagan.
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- Feature on Louis Armstrong
- Program featuring the music of Louis Armstrong along with interview excerpts about Louis Armstrong donated to WWOZ by Trevor Richards, hosted by Beth Randall.
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- Feature on Mexican Music: Jarabe and Corrido
- WWOZ program. Features recordings of two Mexican music genres: Jarabe and Corrido hosted by Maria del Carmen. Show is in both Spanish and English.
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- Feature on Nicaragua Land Reform
- WWOZ program on the politics of Nicaragua. Martin Espara (?) hosts "Revolution as Process," discussing land reform in Nicaragua today.
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- Feature on Ray Charles, Parts 1
- Show on Ray Charles, hosted by Al Ferrell. Show organized chronologically, with biographical and musical information given between tracks.
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- Feature on Ray Charles, Parts 2
- Show on Ray Charles, hosted by Al Ferrell. Show organized chronologically, with biographical and musical information given between tracks.
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- Feature on Youssou N'Dour
- WWOZ program. Features music and discussion of Youssou N'Dour, a Sengalese musician. Hosted by Gabou Mendy.
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- Feature on the Boswell Sisters
- WWOZ program featuring the Boswell Sisters' recordings between 1931 and 1936. Discussion of stylistic choices and arrangement innovation. Includes a track recorded by a rival sister group, the Pickens Sisters (1932). Hosted by David McCain.
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- Female Contemporary Jazz Live Concert
- Female Contemporary Jazz Live Concert at unknown location.
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- First Gospel Revolution/ Spiritual A Capella Singers
- A cappella gospel spirituals.