And Now They Call It Soul

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And Now They Call It Soul (1971)

· 28m

"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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Cast

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

Details

Release date
1971-01-01
Runtime
28m
Original language
EN
Production
United States Information Agency (USIA)