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Anti-Earth Day show

Airs at: Fri, 04/21/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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“The planet is fine. The people are fuxxxd.”George Carlin Listen to “ From the Grassroot-where we agitate for social change with music and commentary, “ for our annual Anti-Earth Day focusing on the political humor of George Carlin and we will continue our musical tribute t... Read more

The King of Soul: Sam Cooke

Airs at: Fri, 04/07/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Sam Cooke was the most important soul singer in history -- he was also the inventor of soul music, and its most popular and beloved performer in both the black and white communities. Equally important, he was among the first modern black performers and composers to attend t... Read more

The Queen of Soul- Aretha Franklin

Airs at: Fri, 03/17/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Tonight From the Grassroots –where we agitate for social change with music and commentary, will honor Her Majesty-The Queen of Soul- Aretha Franklin. She plans on retiring this year and her birthday is March 25 2017. Landon Crowell will provide political commentary and mus... Read more

From the Grassroots on 03/03/17

Airs at: Fri, 03/03/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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The Life and Legacy of Malcolm X

Airs at: Fri, 02/17/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Fifty -two years ago on  Feb 21 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. On February 17 2017  From The Grassroots-where we agitate for social change with music and commentary-   will focus on his life and legacy . Additional, we will play the best protest music from the Civil Righ... Read more

Frankie Beverly & Maze.

Airs at: Fri, 02/03/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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From the Grassroots will agitate for social change with the best R&B group mainstream  America never  heard of; Frankie Beverly & Maze. Local and national political commentary provided by Landon Crowell who will review Mayor Ted Wheeler first 30 days in office.  And musica... Read more

The Soul of Soundtracks

Airs at: Fri, 01/20/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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We will escape current events with the emotions created by the music in  movies    Local and national political commentary provided by Landon Crowell And musical analysis provided as always by our Art Historian Dianne Johnson   Read more

From the Grassroots on 01/06/17

Airs at: Fri, 01/06/2017 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Christmas Soul-R&B groups

Airs at: Fri, 12/16/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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On December 16 we will share Christmas Soul-R&B groups covering traditional Xmas music Local and national political commentary provided by Landon Krull And musical analysis provided as always by our Art Historian Dianne Johnson   Read more

Earth Wind and Fire Profile

Airs at: Fri, 12/02/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
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From the Grassroots , a radio show that agitates for social change with music and commentary, will give our listeners an end of the year treat if you are depressed, upset and anxious about 2016. We will focus on the music and joyful sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire. Earth, Wi... Read more