How Louis Armstrong Became The First Black Pop Star

04/07/2025 45 min
How Louis Armstrong Became The First Black Pop Star

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Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy