Larry Tye
Author of "Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend," providing a biography of the legendary baseball player.
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Aug 16, 2024 • 18min
Two books revisit the cultural impacts of Tina Turner, Duke Ellington and more
Deborah Paredez, author of 'American Diva', reclaims the term 'diva' to spotlight powerful women like Serena Williams and Celia Cruz, emphasizing their journeys of self-discovery and strength. Larry Tye discusses 'The Jazzmen', exploring how iconic musicians such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong used their platforms to advocate for civil rights, promoting racial integration through music. Both guests weave a narrative of empowerment and cultural revolution, connecting past legacies to present narratives.
May 14, 2024 • 59min
Larry Tye - Jazz - Backdrop to the Civil Rights Movement
Biographer Larry Tye discusses his book on Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie who transformed America and set the stage for civil rights. They endured racial bigotry, Jewish connections, Jewish origins of Superman, and the moral complexities of the jazz legends. The podcast explores their impact on society, the jazz language, Bobby Kennedy Jr.'s potential political aspirations, and the power of storytelling in conveying important messages.
