African American Music In Paris

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Heard On The Odyssey Series
James Reese Europe, Lieutenant and Conductor of the 369th Hellfighters Marching Band, Public Domain, US Army.

When African Americans in the U.S. finally got the golden opportunity to stretch out and explore the world, France would become a prime destination in the early part of the 20th century – eager to put their exploratory instincts to the test in an environment where two distinctively diverse yet thriving cultures would intersect.

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Tom Blain Technical Director

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