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Midwest Famous

Midwesternish by KCUR

Mar 7, 201818:18Government & Organizations

What's it like to be an icon in the Midwest? The tap-dancing McFadden Brothers tell the story of their coming up, and how they're carrying on a legacy for African American arts in the Midwest.

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Midwest Famous is an episode from Midwesternish by KCUR. What's it like to be an icon in the Midwest? The tap-dancing McFadden Brothers tell the story of their coming up, and how they're carrying on a legacy for African American arts in the...

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