Movie Description
And Now They Call It Soul
(1971)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).
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Facts
Original TitleAnd Now They Call It Soul
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 28m
Production CompaniesUnited States Information Agency (USIA)
