Morehead State Public Radio will offer a variety of programming to celebrate Women's History Month this March.
A Time For Tales: Women Tell Stories
Sunday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Join Carolyn Franzini for an hour of stories and songs featuring Sheila Kay Adams, Geraldine Buckley, Christine Lavin, Barbara McBride-Smith, and Kim Weitkamp.
Some Respect For Aretha
Friday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 p.m.
Aretha Franklin's six-decade music career is recalled by documentarian Paul Ingles and a panel of music writers and commentators. The program features twenty of Aretha's legendary performances and commentary from Ann Powers of NPR Music, writer and educator Rob Bowman, writer Ashley Kahn, writer and musician John Kruth, and public radio host Gwen Thompkins.
Humankind: The Life of Dorothy Day
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 p.m.
WGBH and producer David Freudberg spotlight journalist, writer, and activist Dorothy Day. Founder of the Catholic Worker movement, Dorothy Day established soup kitchens and hospitality houses during the Great Depression.
Muddy Bottom Blues: Rory Block
Friday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m.
Paul Hitchcock spotlights the music of guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Rory Block. An award-winning performer and preservationist of traditional/country blues, Rory Block has won numerous music awards from Blues Blast, NAIRD, and The Blues Foundation.