
How Louis Armstrong Became The First Black Pop Star
from Fresh Air
by NPR
Published: Fri Jul 04 2025
Show Notes
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.
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