How Louis Armstrong Became The First Black Pop Star
Podcast:Fresh Air Published On: Fri Jul 04 2025 Description: 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