Why do Musicals Sound Like That? The 20s–40s (Short Version)

Unlikely Explanations

English - November 30, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB
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After Gilbert and Sullivan, a wave of American writers made the musical truly their own and created what is now called "The American Songbook." Learn how America's racist past met with new ideas about society and set us on the path to the modern musical.Support the show

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