An American Songbook

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Heard On University Of The Air
American flag flapping in breeze
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From the time of the Revolutionary War to the Star-Spangled Banner to the songs of Stephen Foster, the Civil War, and innovators of the early twentieth century, American song has accompanied the development of the nation. Pianist Trevor Stephenson and a quartet of singers will give us an idea of what the tunes originally sounded like.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Norman Gilliland Producer
  • Nigel O'Shea Technical Director
  • Norman Gilliland Interviewer
  • Mary Beth Collins Guest
  • Trevor Stephenson Guest

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