John McWhorter on Louis Armstrong

The New Yorker: Out Loud | Jun 25, 2014
John McWhorter discusses Louis Armstrong's unchanging musical style, the controversy over his public persona, and the underestimation of his genius.John McWhorter discusses Louis Armstrong's unchanging musical style, the controversy over his public persona, and the underestimation of his genius.

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