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Fred Wesley, pt. 1: Playing Music during the Civil Rights Era

by Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about playing music during the era of the civil rights movement.

Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concert on the Motor City Stage on July 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Video produced by Charles Weber, Mark Puryear, Mariana Alvarez-Heitzge, and Michael Headley.

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1 Anthony B Smith { 06.28.12 at 8:08 am }: Excellent presentation, educational, and informative!