Our current administration maybe "downplaying" Black History Month but not the Mighty Zephyr!
"National Black History Month has its origins in 1915, when historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Dr. Woodson selected the week in February that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two key figures in the history of Black Americans." read more
"Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history" read more
Tune in this month to enjoy the wide variety of music & topics our programmers will bring you in honor of the history of Black Americans.
Kicking off on day one of February...
BON MATIN! with Hondo - Sat, Feb 1st 7-9am "Enjoy a history of the music of the Black Creoles from southwest Louisiana. From the Juré ring shout and field hollers to the LaLa House dance sound and the advent of Zydeco bands into the Clubs and Festivals."
STRING THEORY with Rob - Sun, Feb 2nd 1-3pm "This edition will feature music by a variety of Black string musicians including George Benson, Wes Montgomery, and Charlie Christian."
BLUES BAYOU with Preston - Mondays 12-2:30pm "Every Monday Preston brings you Rural and Delta Blues and Traditional Country Blues from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Featuring Black Blues Masters including but not limited to Blind Lemon Jefferson, Sleepy John Estes, Lonnie Johnson, Eddie lang, Snooks Eaglin, Charlie Patton & many more!"
FACE THE MUSIC with Tere & Shelby - Thursdays 7:30-10pm "We’re playing music by black artists all month long! Call us while we’re in the studio with your recommendations! We play all women and non-binary artist. Let us know who we need to play!"
SWING CITY with Steph - Sat, Feb 8th 3-4pm "Black Swing Bands and Musicians will be the focus! Of course, every Swing City episode includes, in fact is dependent upon, the Black musicians who created and dominated the sounds of swing and jazz of the big band era."
ONE WORLD MUSIC with Diana - Wed Feb 12th 12:30-3pm "I'll be interviewing the Black Student Union members who put on this year's Victory in Unity event at the BMU. The interview will be Wed. Feb. 12th at 1pm."
THE REAL ISSUE - Wed, Feb 12th 6-7pm Christine brings you an episode on The History of Rock n' Roll.
STUDIO 416 with Shirley - Sat Feb 15th 1-3pm "An interview with Ronnie Baker Brooks! He just signed with Alligator Records and is the son of blues legend Lonnie Brooks."
SWING CITY with Steph - Sat, Feb 15th 3-4pm Stephen is celebrating Black History Month with Big Band music by the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford, and Lil Harden.
WOODY & FRIENDS - Mon Feb Feb 17th 9am-Noon "Your host Peter Ratner is featuring all black artists including Odetta, Rhiannon Giddens, The Staple family, Bob Marley, Shemikia Copeland, Saffire the Uppity Blues Women, Nina Simone, and Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, to name just a few."
IT'S JUST JAZZ - Mon Feb 24th 2:30-5pm "The history of Jazz is a history of Black innovation and creativity. In celebration of Black History Month Steve will play selections by major Black innovators of this unique American art form. Featuring greats like Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis and more."
THE FUNHOUSE - Tues, Feb 25th 3-5pm "Jim Howell has planned a special edition featuring Marvin Gay, Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scott-Heron, Sly & the Family Stone and many others!"
ZEPHYR SOUL STEW with Tim G - Tues, Feb 25th 7:30-10pm "This episode features the radio history of blacks in America, i.e. early black programmed stations (WDIA in Memphis); first black owned station (WERD Atlanta) and a lot more."
THE REAL ISSUE - Wed, Feb 26th 6-7pm Christine interviews Chico State professor Darwin Fishman who teaches "Intro to African America Studies".
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