More Than a Hi-De-Ho Man

Soundcheck | Oct 1, 2010

Cab Calloway is best known for his masterful scatting and a memorable turn in the film The Blues Brothers. But there was a lot more to the bandleader than just … “hi de ho.” We take a closer look at the life of a pioneering entertainer. Plus: The Detroit Symphony Orchestra went on strike today; we'll get an on-the-ground report. And later: Live music from the experimental pop band Menomena.

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