Episode 7 • Dutchman, by Amiri Baraka

About this episode

This episode features a performance of 'Dutchman' by Amiri Baraka, originally broadcast on KPFK in 1982.

First broadcast on KPFK on January 12, 1982. Dutchman was written by Amiri Baraka. This recording features Shelly Parsons as Lula, and Winston Butler as Clay, with a special appearance by Joe Clark as The Drunk. The score was composed and performed by Bob Fraser. Directed by Paul Vangelisti. This performance was first broadcast on KPFK on January 12, 1982. Special thanks to Pacifica Radio Archives for their generous support. Explore their extensive collections here: https://www.pacificaradioarchives.org Brought to you by Magra Radio, an infrequent broadcast experiment of Magra Books.

People in this episode

Host: Paul Vangelisti

Guests: Shelly Parsons, Winston Butler, Joe Clark

Topics covered

• Dutchman
• Amiri Baraka
• theater
• performance

Keywords

• KPFK
• Pacifica Radio Archives
• Bob Fraser

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dutchman

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