Black Experience in the Arts Course (University of Connecticut) -- Sound recordings

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Scope Note: Records of the University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts course "Black Experience in the Arts" include lecture notes, transcriptions of lectures and interviews, and three hundred audio recordings. Developed by an interdepartmental committee of Arts, Dramatic Arts, and Music faculty, the undergraduate course, which began in 1971, featured invited guest speakers and performers. The course's instructors included professors James Eversole, Hale Smith, Edward O'Connor, Leon Bailey, and Carlton Molette. The Black Experience in the Arts Collection, particularly the audio recordings, document the contributions of black artists of the time period and the power of art as a mechanism for social change and racial expression.

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

Abdul, Raoul, 1973 - 1990

Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Raoul Abdul lectured at the University of Connecticut's Black Experience in the Arts course a total of 18 times between 1973 to 1990. Abdul spoke on 9/16/1975 (2015-0002/RR8), 2/13/1979 (2015-0002/RR57), 9/12/1978 (2015-0002/RR58), 4/5/1988 (2015-0002/RR67), 11/9/1976 (2015-0002/RR84), 9/6/1977 (2015-0002/RR85), 9/18/1973 (2015-0002/RR86), 2/11/1975 (2015-0002/RR87), 10/2/1979 (2015-0002/RR88), 2/12/1980 (2015-0002/RR89), 9/16/1980 (2015-0002/RR90), 2/17/1981 (2015-0002/RR91),...

Dates: 1973 - 1990

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Abraham K. Adzinyah lectures at the University of Connecticut.

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Adzenyah

Dates: 1984 - 1985

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Abrams, Muhal Richard, 1983 April 5

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Composer and pianist Muhal Richard Abrams lectured April 5, 1983 at the University of Connecticut (2015-0002/RR97).

RR 97 Hale Smith introduces jazz musician Muhal Richard Abrams. Mr. Abrams spoke about his personal background and continued on with the creation of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).

Dates: 1983 April 5

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Addison W. Reed lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Reed

Dates: 1977 - 1980

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Adzenyah, Abraham , 1984 - 1985

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Scope and Contents Musician Abraham Adzenyah delivered lectures at the University of Connecticut on 10/9/1984 (2015-0002/RR98) and 9/17/1985 (2015-0002/RR99). RR 98 Edward O'Connor makes several class announcements and answers questions before introducing master drummer Abraham Adzenyah. Mr. Adzenyah speaks about African music in a lecture titled "In Africa music and life are inseparable."RR 99 Edward O'Connor makes several class announcements and answers questions before...

Dates: 1984 - 1985

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Ahmad Jamal and Eugene Redmond lecture at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685493

Dates: 1974 March 19

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Al Fann lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685470

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Alorwoyie, Gideon, 1986 October 28

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Gideon Alorwoyie lectured and performed at the University of Connecticut on 10/28/1986 (2015-0002/RR100).

Dates: 1986 October 28

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Alorwoyie, Gideon, (sound recording)

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637336

Dates: 1986 October 28

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Alvin Smith lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860688348

Dates: 1978 November 14

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Andrew Frierson lectures and performances at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20150002Frierson

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Andrew Lyght lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637449

Dates: 1983 November 29

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Arthur Cunningham lecture at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860637424

Dates: 1974

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Babatunde "Mike" Olatunji lectures and performs at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Olatunji

Dates: 1970 March 12

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Bailey, Leon, 1986 - 1990

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Scope and Contents Dramatist and University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts professor Leon Bailey delivered 4 lectures. Bailey spoke on 4/22/1986 (2015-0002/RR101), 2/3/1987 (2015-0002/RR102), 2/27/1990 (2015-0002/AC2) and 10/10/1989 (2015-0002/AC3). RR 101 Leon Bailey, professor of Dramatic Arts, talks about one of the most important theatrical events of the 20th century--the original production of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" in 1959. Bailey continues on with a discussion of...

Dates: 1986 - 1990

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Bea Winde lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860688084

Dates: 1987 February 17

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Betsy Dickerson lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685468

Dates: 1978 November 7

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Bey, Chief, 1977 January 25

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Chief Bey lectured at the University of Connecticut on 1/25/1977 (2015-0002/RR103).

RR 103 Percussionist and member of the Howard Roberts Chorale, Bey presents on African music with an emphasis on African percussion.

Dates: 1977 January 25

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Bhekokwakhe Langa, author, professor and alum, lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860685517

Dates: 1985 November 12

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Bill Cole lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Cole

Dates: 1975 - 1988

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Bill Hutson lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Hutson

Dates: 1972 - 1984

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Billie Lynn Daniel lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:860680007

Dates: 1984 October 30

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Billy Omabegho lectures at the University of Connecticut

Digital Record

Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/20002:20150002Omabegho

Dates: 1971 October 19

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2015-0002

Scope and Contents Lecture notes, transcriptions of lectures and interviews, and over three hundred audio recordings associated with a University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts course, "Black Experience in the Arts." The course's instructors included professors James Eversole, Hale Smith, Edward O'Connor, Leon Bailey, and Carlton Molette. The records, particularly the audio recordings, document the contributions of black artists of the time period and the power of art as a mechanism for social change and...

Dates: 1970 - 1994

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library

Blackwell, Charles "Charley", 1973 November 13

Item — Multiple Containers

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Charles Allen "Charley" Blackwell lectured at the University of Connecticut on 11/13/1973 (2015-0002/RR104).

Dates: 1973 November 13

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Bland, Ed, 1982 September 28

Item — Multiple Containers

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Composer and musical director Ed Bland lectured at the University of Connecticut on 9/28/1982 (2015-0002/RR105).

Dates: 1982 September 28

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Blight, David, 1990 April 17

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Historian of African-American cultural and intellectual history David Blight lectured on 4/17/1990 (2015-0002/AC4). Blight, the Chair of Department of Black Studies at Amherst College, spoke on Frederick Douglass as an artist and the writing of history.

Dates: 1990 April 17

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Bown, Patti, 1974 - 1989

Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Composer, singer, and pianist Patti Bown delivered 6 lectures at the University of Connecticut. She spoke on 10/1/1974 (2015-0002/RR106), 1/26/1982 (2015-0002/RR107), 1/21/1986 (2015-0002/RR108), 4/7/1987 (2015-0002/RR109), 1/26/1988 (2015-0002/RR110), 11/7/1989 (2015-0002/AC5). RR 106 Hale Smith introduces musician Patti Bown (jazz pianist) begins with her personal and family background. She discusses what it is to be a Black, female artist. RR 107 Hale Smith...

Dates: 1974 - 1989

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Briggs, Charles, 1973 February 6

Item — Multiple Containers

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Charles Briggs lectured at the University of Connecticut on 2/6/1973 (2015-0002/RR111). Charles Briggs talks about himself and his experiences as a successful person in the theatre.

Dates: 1973 February 6

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

Brother Blue, 1980 September 23

Item — Multiple Containers

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Master storyteller Brother Blue (Hugh Morgan Hill) delivered his sole lecture at the University of Connecticut on 9/23/1980 (2015-0002/RR2).

Final note, the volume on this tape is uneven especially at the beginning of the recording.

Dates: 1980 September 23

Found in: Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library / University of Connecticut, Black Experience in the Arts Collection / Series III: Audio Recordings of Lectures

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