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Throughout the year Classical 91.5 will present a number of special programs or mini-series that are not a part of our regular broadcast schedule. Come back to this page on a regular basis to find out about these special programs.

Special: The Choral Hour Black History Month Special, Thu 2/16 @ 12pm

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM
Published January 20, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST
https://timeline.carnegiehall.org/genres/concert-spiritual

Join host Kathlene Ritch as she celebrates Black History Month! Featuring music of African American composers William Dawson and Moses Hogan. Kathlene chats with composer and conductor Dr. Andre Thomas, as they discuss how concert spirituals and their performance practice have evolved over the 20th century through the present day.

Ain’t-a That Good News and Soon Ah Will be Done (Conspirare)

Ezekiel Saw the Wheel and Precious Lord (Santa Fe Desert Chorale)

Keep your Lamps (St. Olaf Choir, arr. Andre Thomas)

Battle of Jerico and Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel (Barbara Hendricks, Moses Hogan Singers)

Over My Head and Steal Away (Seraphic Fire)

Beautiful City (Santa Fe Desert Chorale)
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