And Now They Call It Soul
Synopsis
"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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- And Now They Call It Soul
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
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What is And Now They Call It Soul about?
"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).
Who directed And Now They Call It Soul?
And Now They Call It Soul was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in And Now They Call It Soul?
The principal cast of And Now They Call It Soul includes Yvonne Barclay, Leo Randall, Savannah Crowder, June Norton, Jerry White.
When was And Now They Call It Soul released and how long is it?
And Now They Call It Soul was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 28m.