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).
Featured Crew
Cast
Host/Narrator
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Posters
Recommendations
When We Were Kings
7.575
Respect
6.795
TINA
7.7
Talk to Me
6.832
This Is It
7.341
Tupac: Resurrection
7.927
Stormy Weather
6.9
Woodstock
7.5
Cadillac Records
7.088
Amazing Grace
7.173
Joyful Noise
6.4
The Immigrant
7.266
Zappa
7.254
Beastie Boys Story
7.487
Facts
Original TitleAnd Now They Call It Soul
Status Released
Release Information
-
1971-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 28m
Production CompaniesUnited States Information Agency (USIA)
