Gladys Bentley: Gender-Bending Performer and Musician

Extras

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  When Brenda Lee eloped with her husband

  Brenda Lee met her husband Ronnie Shacklett at the age of 17 and eloped with him six months later.

  2:35
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  How Brenda Lee's collaboration with producer Owen Bradley changed the course of her career

  Owen Bradley, producer at Decca Records, took Brenda Lee under his wing and became a mentor to her.

  2:21
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  Brenda Lee had a fully formed career before even signing a contract

  Brenda Lee made appearances on television, radio and live shows all before she even signed a deal.

  2:30
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  Brenda Lee's career started when she was just 8 years old

  Brenda Lee began working as a professional singer at just eight years old to support her family.

  2:36
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  Quincy Jones explains how he got started in music

  Quincy Jones discusses his early career, friendships and how he defines himself.

  15:00
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  Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around

  Discover the life of singer Brenda Lee and her musical hits spanning genres and decades.

  2:56
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  Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [Extended Audio Description + OC]

  Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.

  13:34
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  Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care [ASL + OC]

  Explore Brad Lomax’s under-reported contributions to the early disability justice movement.

  10:19
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  Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [Extended Audio Description + OC]

  The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.

  16:54
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  Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future [ASL + OC]

  The story of a composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.

  13:31