Morehead State Public Radio (WMKY) will celebrate the July 4 holiday with special programs.
WoodWarblers JazzGrass Radio Series - Origins of the Banjo
Saturday, July 1 from 11:00am-1:00pm
Banjos have long considered been considered the signature instrumentation of bluegrass, though not all bluegrass or newgrass bands always employ them. The list of influential banjo players is formidable and Part 5 of the JazzGrass Origin Series covers the cream of that crop in a tremendous 30-song set. First produced in 2016.
Fur Peace Ranch - Trey Hensley & Rob Ickes
Saturday, July 1 at 1:00pm
Trey Hensley and Rock Ickes in performance at the Fur Peace Ranch recorded September 21, 2019.
NBTB 1993 Top 30 Countdown
Saturday, July 1 at 8:00pm
Host Paul Hitchcock spins his 30 favorite albums from 1993 on Nothin’ But The Blues with his annual three-hour countdown.
Wind & Rhythm - Americana
Sunday, July 2 at 2:00pm
How are you celebrating the USA's 4th of July? On this episode of Wind & Rhythm, we celebrate the US Independence with music about America. We’ll hear “A George M. Cohan Salute”, “National Emblem March”, and “Echoes of Harlem” by Duke Ellington, all right here, at the gathering place for people who love band music.
The Apple Seed: Independence Day
Sunday, July 2 at 3:00pm
A special episode in celebration of Independence Day:
- A reading of parts of the Declaration of Independence,
- A story about George and Martha Washington by Lynn Ruehlmann,
- “Its America” an immigrant story about coming across the ocean to America from award-winning storyteller Corinne Stavish,
- "History that Dosen't Suck", a podcast featuring entertaining stories of American history, and
- “Sourdough Starter” Madeline Pots' comical story about heritage, responsibility, and kitchen disasters.
The Privilege of Freedom
Tuesday, July 4 at 9:00am
In this Music & the Spoken Word Independence Day special, The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform: “This is a Great Country” from “Mr. President”, “This Land is Your Land”, “God Bless the USA”, and more.
July 4 with Leroy Anderson and the Boston Pops
Tuesday, July 4 at 10:00am
This radio special features Leroy Anderson, America’s most popular light music composer, and the Boston Pops Orchestra, which premiered many of his short orchestral miniatures. This special explores how the two came together to make music that will be remembered for generations.