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R&B: Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Author Songs in the Key of Black Life: A Rhythm and Blues Nation

July 19, 2021 • with Tom Corley • Season 3 • Episode 7

American author, Distinguished Professor, and Host of Left of Black Dr. Mark Anthony Neal discusses how the R&B genre has a rich historical legacy in black popular music. Listen as we laugh about our youth and how we take a little detour talking about Todd Rundgren and Don McLean.

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https://fhi.duke.edu/programs/left-black