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Richard Waterman radio shows recordings, 1955-1956
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Waterman, Richard Alan, 1914-1971
- Title
- Richard Waterman radio shows recordings
- Dates
- 1955-1956 (inclusive)19551956
- Quantity
- 4 audiotapes : OT - 4 reels (7.5 ips, 7"): (94-3.1-2 are 1/2 tr. stereo; 94-3.3-4 are 1/2 tr. mono recorded one side only); Duration: 2:00:00
- Collection Number
- 1994003
- Summary
- Tapes of radio shows produced by ethnomusicologist Richard Waterman and aired on Station WFMT in Chicago, IL.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Richard Alan Waterman was a noted American ethnomusicologist and anthropologist. He taught at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL from 1943-1956. Additionally, he was a visiting professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in 1953 and 1954. He continued to teach at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI until 1968 and then at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Waterman's main areas of interest included jazz music and jazz musicians, as well as studies into the music of Cuba, West Africa, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
94-3.1 contains field no. JS 22a, discussion and examples of Afro-Cuban music, "Jazz Sessions" broadcast of 11/4/55. Performers: Regla Cuban cult drumming; Chico Ofaril; Chico Hamilton Trio. Duration 30:00.
94-3.2 contains JS 21a, gospel music and interview with George Ricks, 8/17/56. Performers: Spirit of Memphis; South Carolina Sea Island Choir; congregation choir. Duration 31:31.
94-3.3 contains JS 18a, 2/25/56 interview with Moses Asch. Duration 30:00.
94-3.4 contains JS 18b, off-air continuation of discussion with Moses Asch, with William Bascomb in the background and occasional clinking of bottles and glasses. Duration 28:00.
Documentation: Hand-written 3 x 5 file cards.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African Americans--North America--Regional and Ethnic Cultures
- African Americans--Southern States
- Afro-Cuban Music
- Choirs (Music)
- Drums (Musical instruments)
- Ethnomusicology
- Gospel Music
- Gospel musicians
- Jazz
- Radio
Corporate Names
- WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)
Geographical Names
- Cuba
- United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Interviews
- Radio programs
- Sound Recordings