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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.
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This Juneteenth, pianist Lara Downes remembers the freedom that has been hard fought and hard won.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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As a mission-driven station, WRTI champions music as a vital cultural resource to move and inspire, educate and entertain, all while reflecting the…
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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,…
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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…