Category Americana

The Eisenhower years
Gospel Singer Rev. James Cleveland

Gospel Music In America 1974 – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry

Being a Patron has its advantages: Become a Patron! – NPR: Options – Gospel Music In America – 1974 – NPR – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Gospel Music in America. A long, engrossing history of a music which has…

A Word Or Two From Bob Dylan And Mary Travers – 1975 – Past Daily: “Talking About . . . “

– Mary Travers and Friends (w/Bob Dylan) – April 20, 1975 – KNX-FM – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – It would seem natural, two icons of 60s Folk Music to be sitting around, shooting the breeze and talking about Music.…

Europe

Postwar Europe: A Delicate Balance – March 14, 1948

News on this March 14th in 1948 came by way of commentary on the Marshall Plan for reconstruction of Europe. Branded by some as an unwarranted blank check to the former European allies with no obligation to pay back, while…

National Farm Day – 1941 – FDR, Henry Wallace, Claude Wickard – March 8, 1941

Check us out for 7 days free: Become a Patron! – Pres. Roosevelt, vice-President Wallace, Sec. of Agriculture Claude Wickard – Farm Day 1941 – March 8, 1941 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection March 8, 1941 marked the 2nd annual…

“Don’t Read – LIVE!” – A Word Or Two From Henry Miller – 1977 – Past Daily Evening Gallimaufry

Support the weird and the wonderful: Become a Patron! – NPR: Voices In The Wind – Henry Miller Interview – Oct. 30, 1977 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – The legendary Writer Henry Miller turned 86 in 1977. To commemorate…