And Now They Call It Soul

1971 · 28 min

"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).

Released: January 1, 1971
Language: English

Cast

Yvonne Barclay
Host/Narrator
Leo Randall
Self
Savannah Crowder
Self
June Norton
Self
Jerry White
Self
Mahalia Jackson
Self

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