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And Now They Call It Soul

1971 · 28 min

"This film surveys the influence of Africa and Black America on American popular music, beginning with African rhythms and chants before tracing the evolution of American music from spirituals, jubilee, blues, ragtime, gospel, jazz, and soul. The film was hosted by [Liberian disc jockey] Yvonne Barclay," who was among the most popular radio hosts on the Voice of America (VOA) airwaves during the Cold War (US National Archives).

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Year 1971
Runtime 28 min.

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And Now They Call It Soul is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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