Juneteenth

Saxophonist Ikechi Onyenaka sees his music as a message to anyone on their path toward success. He'll bring that energy to the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, at the Johnson House Historic Site in Germantown.

Saxophonist Ornette Coleman infused his symphony 'Skies of America' with portents and patriotism. It's the perfect soundtrack to Juneteenth, as Shaun Brady explains in his review for WRTI's Album of the Week.

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday on June 19th commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of Black Americans, is also a celebration of Black culture. Join us to hear the perfect mix of classical music and jazz for the occasion.

This Juneteenth, pianist Lara Downes remembers the freedom that has been hard fought and hard won.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law yesterday that made Juneteenth a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. WRTI is…

On this Juneteenth, NPR is marking the day in 1865 when Union forces arrived in Texas with the news that slavery had been abolished two years earlier with a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a holiday when Black Americans commemorate the end of slavery, and WRTI is responding with an all-day salute to Black classical and jazz…

As a mission-driven station, WRTI champions music as a vital cultural resource to move and inspire, educate and entertain, all while reflecting the…

Black Music is the story of the Black Experience. It spans across all genres of music and is an important part of American history and culture. This week,…

Check out these digital stories from the WRTI Arts Desk that highlight Black artists and composers—from classical and jazz worlds—who have had an…