Going Black - Airs Feb 18th
Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio from Mighty Writers ~
Starting in the 1950s, Black radio stations around the country became the pulse of African-American communities, and served as their megaphone during the Civil Rights and Black Power movements -- at a time when the mainstream media wasn't covering stories from a Black perspective. "Going Black" examines the legacy of Black radio, with a special focus on the legendary WDAS in Philadelphia. Hosted by Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) music producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Kenny Gamble. It's the story of great radio personalities, leaders, and music that would have gone undiscovered otherwise. We'll also learn about the many ways the radio medium landscape has changed in the last half century.
Starting in the 1950s, Black radio stations around the country became the pulse of African-American communities, and served as their megaphone during the Civil Rights and Black Power movements -- at a time when the mainstream media wasn't covering stories from a Black perspective. "Going Black" examines the legacy of Black radio, with a special focus on the legendary WDAS in Philadelphia. Hosted by Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP) music producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Kenny Gamble. It's the story of great radio personalities, leaders, and music that would have gone undiscovered otherwise. We'll also learn about the many ways the radio medium landscape has changed in the last half century.
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