This is America's Music

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Chadwick, Cesana, Barlow, Copland, Ellington, Thompson, Griffes, Siegmeister

In the series premiere of This is America's Music, a WNYC announcer introduces composer Don Gillis as the host of the program. Gillis explains the intent of the "we point with pride" ... Jan 4, 1953

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Chadwick, Cesana, Barlow, Copland, Ellington, Thompson, Griffes, Siegmeister