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The Montgomery Variations: A Piece of American History by Margaret Bonds

May 26 · 1 hr 1 min · 147.5 MB
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Music can be just as much of a historical document as letters or legislation, and we see that directly in this episode with music by Bonds written in 1963. John Banther and Evan Keely show you what to listen for, how Bonds adapts a well-known melody, the historical context, and more.