When New York Was 'On Fire': A Mid-'70s Musical Revolution : All Songs Considered : NPR
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With author Will Hermes, All Songs explores the heady years that birthed new-wave, hip-hop, salsa, minimalism and more.
With author Will Hermes, All Songs explores the heady years that birthed new-wave, hip-hop, salsa, minimalism and more.
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Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years in New York That Changed Music Forever: Hermes, Will: 9780374533540: : Books
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Iconic Politically Charged Songs From 1950 to Now
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All Songs Considered : NPR
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The Culture Corner: R&B music in the '70s : World Cafe : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast : NPR
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1966 Vs. 1971: When 'Rock 'n' Roll' Became 'Rock,' And What We Lost
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Restored and Reborn: “Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” - NAB Amplify
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When New York Was 'On Fire': A Mid-'70s Musical Revolution : All Songs Considered : NPR
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CapRadio Caldor Fire Investigation, Washoe County Air Quality
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SoundTRAX: The Staple Singers from Summer of Soul
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New Mix: Explosions In The Sky, Parquet Courts, Wire, Told Slant, More : All Songs Considered : NPR
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A New, Stealthy Kind of Protest Music - The New York Times
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All Songs Considered by NPR Music - Apple Music
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New Mix: Explosions In The Sky, Parquet Courts, Wire, Told Slant, More : All Songs Considered : NPR
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New Mix: Explosions In The Sky, Parquet Courts, Wire, Told Slant, More : All Songs Considered : NPR