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The Making of Music
Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on classical music. 50/60. The Depression.
Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on the course of classical music.
50/60. The Depression
Despite the Wall Street Crash and falling record sales, music was booming. Radio was reaching millions, swing bands entertained at speakeasies and Porgy and Bess had its premiere.
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