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How Music Changed

How Music Changed

250 different artists and topics that changed music history forever. Most of them analyzed in great detail, with historical information, opinions, and various bits of trivia.

What Is This Thing Called Love - Billie Holiday

The Life and Music of Billie Holiday: The War Years

Episode 11

As strange as it may sound, it doesn’t seem as if World War II had any sort of profound effect on Billie Holiday – she apparently had enough of her own problems to worry about.

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    Mighty High – The Mighty Clouds of Joy

    The History of American Gospel Music: Move On Up (And Over)

    Episode 15

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      The Clara Ward Singers

      The History of American Gospel Music: Hiding the Stars

      Episode 14

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        Dragnet for Jesus – Sister Wynona Carr

        The History of American Gospel Music: More Independents (Less Independence)

        Episode 13

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          The Pilgrim Travelers' Mother Bowed

          The History of American Gospel Music: The Independents

          Episode 12

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            The Davis Sisters

            The History of American Gospel : The ‘Golden’ Age

            Episode 11

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              Sister Rosetta Tharpe

              The History of American Gospel Music :Gospel’s 7-10 Split 

              Episode 10

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                The Soul Stirrers

                The History of American Gospel Music: The Soul Stirrers

                Episode 9

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                  The Golden Gate Quartet

                  The History of American Gospel Music :The Golden Gate Quartet

                  Episode 8

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                    Dixie Hummingbirds

                    The History of American Gospel Music: The Dixie Hummingbirds

                    Episode 7

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                      Thomas A. Dorsey

                      The History of American Gospel Music: Thomas A. Dorsey - Part 2

                      Episode 6

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                        If You See My Savior – Thomas A. Dorsey

                        The History of American Gospel Music: Thomas A. Dorsey - Part 1

                        Episode 5

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                          Blind Willie Johnson - Nobody’s Fault But Mine – Original Recordings 1927-30

                          The History of American Gospel Music: Devils and Angels

                          Episode 4

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