WORD WARRIOR Richard Durham, Radio, and Freedom

Narrator Robin Miles educates listeners about the life and work of African-American radio broadcaster Richard Durham. She delivers the author's take on Durham's rise as an intellectual during a period of increased attention to African-American writing and music following WWII. Miles works capably across a wide range of material, including interview excerpts and historical description. Her smooth transitions create a seamless listening experience. She even takes on singing the lyrics of some spirituals of the antebellum South. For those who are history buffs or wish to learn more about African-American studies, this is a title that you can listen to all at once and have at the ready for replay. M.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2018]