And Now They Call It Soul

And Now They Call It Soul

1971
28m
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Overview

"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).

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
United States Information Agency (USIA)

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1971
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Yvonne Barclay
Yvonne Barclay

Host/Narrator

Leo Randall
Leo Randall

Self

Savannah Crowder
Savannah Crowder

Self

June Norton
June Norton

Self

Jerry White
Jerry White

Self

Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson

Self

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