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DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost

DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost Trailer

In this preview of "DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost," NPT explores the life of DeFord Bailey.

Aired 08/29/2019

DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost

DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost Trailer

Preview: 8/29/2019 | 42sVideo has Closed Captions

In this preview of "DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost," NPT explores the life of DeFord Bailey.

DeFord Bailey was the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In this preview of NPT's original documentary we explore how much black musicians influenced many of country music legends including Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

Aired 08/29/2019

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DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost is a local public television program presented by WNPT

DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost

DeFord Bailey: A Legend Lost Trailer

Preview: 8/29/2019 | 42sVideo has Closed Captions

DeFord Bailey was the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In this preview of NPT's original documentary we explore how much black musicians influenced many of country music legends including Jimmie Rodgers, The Carter Family, Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

Aired 08/29/2019

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