Tagged: Black History

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9:00pm

Fri February 24, 2012
Cultural, Community, Information

A Tribute to Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Airs Friday, February 24 at 9:00 p.m. A Salute to Taj Mahal, the one-man palace of blues, world music, roots, folk, and funk. 

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8:00pm

Wed February 22, 2012
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Heavenly Sight: Of Vision Lost and Found

Airs Wednesday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. Despite disability, poverty, isolation and prejudice, a surprising number of blind African American musicians who came from the gospel tradition influenced not just gospel music, but blues, bluegrass, and American vernacular music up to and beyond rock and roll. Using narrative, archival audio, interviews, scholarly commentary and music, Heavenly Sight tells this little known story through broadcast and a comprehensive, interactive web site.

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11:00am

Wed February 22, 2012
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Ruby Elzy - Black Diva of the Thirties

Ruby Elzy

Airs Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. Ruby Elzy was one of George Gershwin's handpicked leads for the original production of Porgy and Bess. Hailing from the small Mississippi town of Pontotoc, Ruby Elzy's voice carried her to Ohio State University, Julliard, Broadway, and concerts coast to coast. Tragically, her life would end before she took the next step to the Metropolitan Opera stage in Aida. This program is based upon the book Black Diva of the Thirties - The Life of Ruby Elzy, by David E. Weaver, published by the University Press of Mississippi. Archival recordings for this program were also provided by Mr. Weaver. 

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