WJSU will observe of Black Music Appreciation Month with music documentaries that celebrate African Americans’ contributions to the blues, zydeco, reggae and spiritual genres.
Tune in to “Cool & Current” WJSU 88.5 FM Monday, June 17, at 8 a.m., for “Deep River: The African American Choral Spiritual.”
“That’s Zydeco Nation, A Black History Month Special,” will air Monday, June 24, at 8 a.m.
The complete programming schedule is available here.
From the days of slavery 150 years ago, the African-American spiritual grew out of the earliest days of Black America. Over time, spirituals spread across denominations, cultures and concert venues around the country and the world. Many have heard this music without being aware of how deep the meaning and history run beneath the surface.
Past shows can are available at WJSU’s podcast site at www.wjsu.org. Select the “Jukebox” tab the select “Music.” Shows are available on the podcast site by noon on the date they air and will remain on the site until the end of June.