Hosted by Laurence Maslon, BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET is a weekly radio program devoted to the greatest songs of the American Musical Theater. Originating from WPPB 88.3FM on Long Island's East End, each weekly episode celebrates the shows, stars, songwriters, and cultural phenomena that makes Broadway a legendary place. Music taken from classic original cast albums, film, cabaret, rare recordings, and unique interpretations, with commentary, guest appearances, and news from Broadway.
01-17-2015
In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, we look at the way that Broadway has dealt with the issue of civil rights, especially in the African American community. Songs of struggle and triumph from Call Me Mister, Golden Boy, Ain't Misbehavin', Caroline or Change and others, with a stellar cast including Ethel Waters, Paul Robeson, Sammy Davis, Jr.
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.25MB - Duration: 59:30 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)