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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Taylor Mac takes on U.S. history in 246 songs, two dozen costume changes

    Taylor Mac will perform his “24-Decade History of Popular Music” starting Thursday in LA. It’s divided into four shows on four separate nights. It’s about this history of oppression and activism in the U.S. -- from 1776 to present day.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 14, 2018 • 48m Listen

    Taylor Mac will perform his “24-Decade History of Popular Music” starting Thursday in LA. It’s divided into four shows on four separate nights. It’s about this history of oppression and activism in the U.S. -- from 1776 to present day.

    Images of Taylor Mac courtesy of Teddy Wolff and Matt Gross.

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