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Host Dave Stewart welcomes IU Professor of Folklore Henry Glassie to Interchange.  Henry Glassie's most recent book, entitled Prince Twins Seven-Seven:  His Art, His Life in Nigeria.  His Exile in America, has recently been published by IU Press.  In the first segment, Professor Glassie discusses Prince Twins Seven-Seven; his name, his origins as an Abiku child, and how Prince is a dancer, a muscian, as well as a painter of Yoruba art.  In the second segment, Henry Glassie describes the working process of Prince Twins Seven-Seven and explains the significance of Prince's art as well as the difference between syndetic and synthetic thought.  In the 3rd segment, Professor Glassie continues the disussion of art and its significance, with a fascinating exploration into religion and spirituality.  Please listen for a fascinating insight into folklore, and art, through the words of Henry Glassie.