The Crooner in Chief: Barack Obama’s Musical Legacy

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The Crooner in Chief: Barack Obama’s Musical Legacy

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54 minutes

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Jan 20, 2017

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He brought soul and hip-hop into the White House like no president before him. A discussion of Mr. Obama’s most powerful musical moments, on this week’s Popcast.

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Jan 20, 2017

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The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news.

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The Crooner in Chief: Barack Obama’s Musical Legacy

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