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MSPR to air Women's History Month specials (March 2026)

Womens History Month
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Morehead State Public Radio will offer a variety of programming to celebrate Women's History Month in March 2026.

Among the specials are:

Melba Liston performs on Art Ford's Jazz Party, a television program broadcast from Newark, N.J., in 1958.
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Melba Liston performs on Art Ford's Jazz Party, a television program broadcast from Newark, N.J., in 1958.
David Bazemore
Mavis Staples
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Jazz and The American Spirit - Melba Liston
Sunday, March 1st at 8:00pm

A spotlight of trombone player and arranger Melba Liston. Originally from Kansas City, Liston was raised in Los Angeles and flourished with her career as an arranger and trombone player in New York City. Hosted by saxophonist and University of Central Florida Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Rupert.

Witness History
Sunday, March 8th at 3:00pm

American Public Media and the BBC World News Service presents remarkable stories of women’s history, told by the women who were there. Moving, inspiring, and even outrageous stories about a few of the most important women in living memory.

Sound Opinions - Mavis Staples
Friday, March 13, 8:00pm, and Saturday, March 14, 3:00pm

As a member of The Staple Singers and as a solo artist, Mavis Staples has used her huge voice to power the Civil Rights Movement and inspire generations. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their intimate discussion of her life and career in celebration of the gospel and soul legend.

Distinguished Rebels
Monday, March 16th at 9:00am

Celebrating women who have contributed to classical music as composers, performers, conductors, and educators.

A Time For Tales - Extraordinary Women
Sunday, March 22nd at 3:00pm

Host Carolyn Franzini presents two stories of remarkable women told by Donald Davis and Judith Black.