The Legacy of Louis Armstrong

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Louis Armstrong was the oldest artist to ever score a number one billboard hit. His influence, he made a new mold for the modern pop star that everyone from the Wu Tang Clan to Harry Styles has followed. This week we're discussing how Louis Armstrong continues to shape the sound of popular music 100 years later.

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