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  • On the History of Doo-Wop: Diz Russell of Sonny Til's Orioles

    Vocalist Albert "Diz" Russell of Sonny Til's Orioles talks about Duke Ellington, the history of doo-wop, and the birth of rock and roll. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the Orioles have been called “the first R&B vocal group." They performed during the first week of the Festival. Filmed: David Barnes and John Wetmore Edited: Harry Kidd

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