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Earl Brooks, The Conversation

Duke Ellington tribute: The jazz musician used his songs to tell a powerful story of black life

From spirituals about the trials of slavery to the fight for civil rights and the modern rhythms of swing music, Duke Ellington used his melody as the message.

Earl Brooks, The Conversation
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Michelle R Scott, The Conversation
· Apr 29, 2019 · 09:30 pm