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Listening to America, Season 11: Billie Holiday
Vivi, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of jazz and swing music singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. M
Listening to America, Season 11: Muddy Waters
Nico, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and musician Muddy Waters (1913-1983). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley
Listening to America, Season 11: Nina Simone
Natalia, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, songwriter, and pianist Nina Simone (1933-2003). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by M
Listening to America, Season 11: Mississippi John Hurt
Mary Lucy, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of country blues singer and guitarist Mississippi John Hurt (1892-1966). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series
Listening to America, Season 11: Ray Charles
Juliette, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles (1930-2004). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by
Listening to America, Season 11: Bobby “Blue” Bland
Jacob, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer Bobby Blue Bland (1930-2013). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Mileys Ame
Listening to America, Season 11: Buddy Guy
Henry, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy (1936-). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Mileys Am
Listening to America, Season 11: Patsy Cline
Gigi, Class of 2024, explores the life, music, and legacy of singer Patsy Cline (1932-1963). This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Mileys American Literatu
Listening to America, Season 10: “They know I’m a veteran so they’ll open up to me.”
William, Class of 2024, interviews a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War while analyzing F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby, James BaldwinsSonnys Blues, and Marvin Gayes Whats Going On.Th
Listening to America, Season 10: “I thought we were going down because of engine trouble. It turns out they shot a couple of RPGs at the helicopter.”
Sasha, Class of 2024, interviews a former Navy Seal while analyzing F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby, James BaldwinsSonnys Blues, and Marvin Gayes Whats Going On.This episode is brought