“The Sounds of Kwanzaa” and “The Middle”

Tonight at 7:00 on WILL 90.9 FMHD1 we pre-empt “The Sound of 13” to bring you a holiday special “The Sounds of Kwanzaa” hosted by Garrett McQueen. At 8:00 it’s “The Middle”: a weekly, non-partisan call-in talk show on politics. 

Thursday, December 26, 7:00 pm: The Sound of 13 (SOT 22-11)

Pre-empted for a Holiday Special

The Sounds of Kwanzaa (from KVNO via PRX)

During the aftermath of the Watts Uprisings in the 1960s, Dr. Maulana Karenga decided to create a special December holiday designed for Black people to celebrate themselves, their culture, and their future liberation. Today, Kwanzaa is still celebrated by not only Afro-Americans, but Black people around the globe!

In this broadcast, Garrett McQueen offers a background on the history of Kwanzaa and its guiding principles, alongside musical selections that highlight the spirit of the celebration. The show features the compositions of Florence Price, Duke Ellington, Sean O’Loughlin, and special performances by Imani Winds.

Umoja - Imani Winds

Piano Concerto in One Movement -

New Black Repertory Ensemble, Leslie Dunner Karen Walwyn, piano

In A Sentimental Mood - Modern String Quartet

Imani - Washington Winds, Edward Petersen

Afro Blue - Imani Winds

Thursday, December 26, 8:00 pm: The Middle (24-52)

A weekly, nonpartisan, live, call-in talk show specifically focused on elevating the voices of the people in the middle of the country.