Daddy Wes whispers to his two young listeners one morning the story of the'drum', the pulse that has moved through the African people and through time and place. Written by: Evelyn Coleman | Read by: James Earl Jones. Video: 6:53.

From the program Fresh Air on NPR, here you can find a brief biography of James Earl Jones. Content focuses on Jones' victory over a severe stuttering problem. Listen to the interview online.