Johnny Cash, Protest Singer

Soundcheck | May 5, 2011

In 1964, Johnny Cash released the most controversial recording of his career. Today: the story of the Man in Black’s obscure - and divisive - protest album, "Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian." Plus: Jazz vocalist Gretchen Parlato performs live in the studio.

 

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