Film reel with part two of Of Black America: Body and Soul

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A film reel with part two of "Body and Soul," the fourth episode of a television docuseries entitled Of Black America. It consists of a single reel of 16mm color polyester film with optical sound. The segment, narrated by African American musician Ray Charles, discusses the significance of black music and black musicians. Ray Charles himself describes his early years. Additionally, there is archival footage of performances by numerous African American musicians such as Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington.

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