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Two books revisit the cultural impacts of Tina Turner, Duke Ellington and more

Two books revisit the cultural impacts of Tina Turner, Duke Ellington and more

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Today's episode highlights two books that revisit the cultural contributions of some pretty big names. First, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with Deborah Paredez about American Diva, which reclaims the word 'diva' to celebrate the singularity of women like Serena Williams and Celia Cruz. Then, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Larry Tye about The Jazzmen, which traces the role that Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie played in the civil rights movement.

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Two books revisit the cultural impacts of Tina Turner, Duke Ellington and more

Two books revisit the cultural impacts of Tina Turner, Duke Ellington and more