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The Beatles and Black America

3 segments

Coming Together 26 min

Your Comments: Boogie Nights and Belching Bassoons 4 min

In Studio: Trio con Brio Copenhagen 20 min

The early sound of the Beatles was shaped by African American musicians like Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Today, guest host Elliott Forrest looks at how The Fab Four influenced - and were influenced by - the music of black America. Plus: The piano trio Trio con Brio Copenhagen plays live in the studio.