DR. ORAL MOSES AND AMIRI BARAKA / interviewed by Bob Franklin. - SERIES: Like it is| 8/9-93 - Series which examines contemporary issues concerning the African-American community, and their potential effects on society in general. - CONTENT: #8. The significance of opera and gospel music: Dr. Oral Moses, a bass baritone and gospel singer speaks about the relationship of opera and gospel music to contemporary American society. Moses speaks about contemporary American society. Moses speaks about some of the most profound gospel and blues performers of our time and their contributions to music. Dr. Moses speaks about the musical mood of Europe towards African-American performers. The program ends with musical selections from Edwin Hawkins. #9. Amiri Baraka. Formerly known as LeRoi Jones, Amiri Baraka is a poet and political activist. Mr. Baraka speaks about the blues and the stereotyping of African-American music and musicians by contemporary society. Baraka also talks about the uniqueness of blues music and the blues musician. Two separate programs are edited on one reel. - RECORDED: Nov 1993.
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