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Almost 80

Almost 80

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Almost 80 is a podcast that features the life of Bennye, starting from rural Texas in the 1940s, to her years of teaching music, singing in musical and opera productions, and her prolific career as a church musician.


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  • Bennye's Early Education
    Dec 21 2025

    Bennye and Keisha sit down for a conversation about Bennye's primary and secondary education. Starting with kindgergarten, moving through making her way to a state-wide competition when she was 7, and then learning multiple instruments in high school band, Bennye takes her time to fondly remember the beginnings of her formal education.

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    40 Min.
  • Everyday Life
    Apr 9 2025


    In this episode of Almost 80, hosts Bennye and Keisha sit down with Bennye's brother Alvin—affectionately called Uncle Flea—to reminisce about their childhood in the Bethlehem community. They discuss growing up on a 50-acre farm without electricity, the daily chores that shaped their early lives, and the communal efforts of butchering, growing food, and canning produce. They also reflect on their simpler, yet imaginative forms of play, highlighting games and activities that bonded the community. The conversation touches on the importance of family roles, the significance of holidays like Juneteenth, and the cultural dynamics of segregation. This heartfelt conversation serves as a rich and vivid oral history of a bygone era, aiming to preserve these memories for future generations.

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    44 Min.
  • A Turn of Events
    Feb 10 2025

    In this episode, Bennye describes how a tragedy in 1947 changed the trajectory of her family's life.

    00:00 Welcome and Introduction
    00:36 Catching Up After a Long Break
    01:33 Family Background and Early Memories
    04:00 The Fire
    11:42 Coping with Loss and Moving Forward
    17:43 Reflections and Gratitude
    22:18 Emotional Farewell and Conclusion

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    24 Min.
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