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The first episode of Season 4 introduces audiences to the life, work, and continued impact of composer, bandleader, and culture creator Francis Johnson. Angela and Joshua listen to Johnson's March and New Bird Waltz while providing commentary on Johnson's unmistakable role in defining the sound of patriotic music for a young America desperate to cultivate an identity of its own.
Featured Music:
"Johnson's March" by Francis Johnson
"New Bird Waltz" by Francis Johnson