What promise did Marilyn Monroe make to secure a gig for Ella Fitzgerald? And which legendary jazz drummer’s “Freedom Now Suite” involved dozens of musicians in a musical demand for equal treatment? Find out during February on KCCK’s award winning daily show, “Soundtrack to the Struggle.” Each day during Black History Month, Hollis Monroe explains …
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Culture Crawl 890 “Original Mature Groovers”
The Iowa City Senior Center presents the “From Africa to Black Iowans, the inaugural Black History Ball, Saturday, Feb. 3. There will be an African art exhibit, tasty food, your favorite libations and a jazz quartet led by the University of Iowa’s Curtis Taylor and William Menefield. Advance tickets at this Eventbrite link.. Learn more …
News Digest 1-30-24
The Pentagon says three US soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan were part of efforts to combat ISIS…a bill in the Iowa legislature would make killing a law enforcement officer a crime that could result in the death penalty.
News Digest 1-29-24
A drone strike by Iran-backed militants kills three American soldiers in Jordan…parents and teachers express concerns about changes to Iowa’s AEAs at a forum in North Liberty.
Special Programs January 29 thru February 4
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Blue Note 85th Anniversary Collection, Part 2 Craig spins more selections from the unusual and obscure side of the label. This again will include bonus material from a 4-part course Craig is teaching on Blue Note Records for the University of Iowa Senior …
News Digest 1-26-24
A Senate deal to pair border security with aid of Ukraine is on shaky grounds…the state of Iowa is moving ahead with the MOMS program despite lack of a third-party administrator as required by law.
News Digest 1-25-24
Nikki Haley is promising to stay in the race for the GOP presidential nomination…legislation advancing in the Iowa legislature would require public school students to sing the national anthem each day.
News Digest 1-24-24
Trump wins the New Hampshire GOP primary…Iowa lawmakers advance legislation that would affect young drivers and teen workers at daycare centers.