Music Interviews Artist and Activist Oscar Brown Jr., Dead at 78 May 31, 2005 • We remember singer, poet, songwriter, playwright and social activist Oscar Brown, Jr., who died Sunday in Chicago. He was 78. Brown was signed as a Columbia Records singer in 1960. His first release, Sin and Soul, was critically hailed. Artist and Activist Oscar Brown Jr., Dead at 78 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4673954/4673955" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Music Interviews Oscar Brown: 'Bid 'Em In' December 14, 2004 • Oscar Brown Jr. travels the United States to tell stories of African-American history. His song "Bid 'Em In" — in which he plays the part of a slave auctioneer — prompted an animated short film now eligible for an Oscar. Hear Brown and NPR's Tavis Smiley. Oscar Brown: 'Bid 'Em In' Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows
Music Interviews A Conversation with Entertainer Oscar Brown Jr. December 15, 2003 • NPR's Tony Cox sits down with entertainer Oscar Brown Jr. to talk about Brown's long career and the mystery of song writing. Plus, Brown shares some poetry. A Conversation with Entertainer Oscar Brown Jr. Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows
A Conversation with Entertainer Oscar Brown Jr. Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows