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Basic Black; Clay Osborne Benefit, The

05/13/1999

Providence Benefit

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Series

Basic Black

Program

Clay Osborne Benefit, The

Program Number

2923

Series Description

THe series was formerly known as Say Brother. Series title change as of 1/8/1998. This series is black produced and is one of public television's longest-running series that is rooted in and reflects the culture, concerns, achievements and history of people of African descent. Also includes controversial issues, African American artists, and events of special interest to the African American community.

Series release date: 1/8/1998

Program Description

The community of Providence, Rhode Island gathers in support ofone of its musical legends, vocalist Clay Osborne. Featured highlights from the concert include performances by vocalist Al Jarreau, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr., comedian Sinbad, and Osborne's younger brother, rhythm-and-blues singer Jeffrey Osborne.

Duration

00:28:38

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Magazine

Topics

Social Issues

Race and Ethnicity

Citation

Chicago: “Basic Black; Clay Osborne Benefit, The,” 05/13/1999, WGBH Media Library & Archives, accessed August 21, 2017, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A1BF2CABAC484A39986DBE13E7AB2C75.

MLA: “Basic Black; Clay Osborne Benefit, The.” 05/13/1999. WGBH Media Library & Archives. Web. August 21, 2017. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A1BF2CABAC484A39986DBE13E7AB2C75>.

APA: Basic Black; Clay Osborne Benefit, The. Boston, MA: WGBH Media Library & Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_A1BF2CABAC484A39986DBE13E7AB2C75