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A British Documentary on the African Influences on African American Music.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews "Repercussions," the British documentary series on African and Afro-American music. One segment features American jazz drummer Max Roach; another highlights the Los Angeles rhythm-and-blues scene and "highlife" musicians from Ghana. The series is now available on home video.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 22, 1988: Interview with Jackie Mason; Review of the television program "Repercussions"; Interview with Robert Hunter; Commentary on VCRs and children.

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