Langston Hughes' Jericho-Jim Crow
written by Langston Hughes, 1902-1967; produced by Frances Drucker, 1901-1970 (Folkways Records, 1964), 1 hour 12 mins
Details
- Field of Interest
- World Music
- Author
- Langston Hughes, 1902-1967
- Description
Jericho-Jim Crow by Langston Hughes is a musical production that focuses on themes from the civil rights movement and features music significant to the same period. Performers include former cast members of the original Broadway production of Porgy and Bess as well as gospel singers who made a living touring and performing around the US. Together, the cast of Jericho-Jim Crow gives a powerful performance of passionate acting and stirring gospel singing.
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 12 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Spoken Word, Drama, Poetry, Struggle and Protest
- Label
- Folkways Records
- Producer
- Frances Drucker, 1901-1970
- Release Date
- 1964
- Subject
- World Music, American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá