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Sounds Good Celebrates Independence Day with Two Hours of Jazz, Blues, and More

Brett Sayles
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pexels.com
Sounds Good will air two Independence Day specials on Friday, July 3rd, at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Sounds Good celebrates Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd, with two one-hour specials celebrating the American spirit through music.

See the schedule for Sound's Good Independence Day programming on Friday, July 3rd, below:

11 a.m. - "Freedom Jazz!" by WFIU Public Media (Bloomington, IN)
From PRX:
"Perfect for the Fourth of July or other celebratory national holidays! "Freedom Jazz!" offers a uniquely jazzy tribute to the spirit of liberty and America, featuring music by Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Jackie McLean, Ray Charles, and more."

12 p.m. - "America: Our Country, Our Music" by Charlie Warren
From PRX:
"Familiar and forgotten songs, many not normally associated with Independence Day, that highlight the people, issues, and ideas that create America, supported by insightful commentary. 

After the program introduction, you'll hear a dramatic rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," accompanied by rare facts about the origin of its words and music. Talented featured performers include Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Louis Armstrong, Bruce Springsteen, Arlo Guthrie, Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller, Cher, and more."

Listen to "Freedom Jazz!" and "America: Our Country, Our Music" on Friday, July 3rd, on 91-3 WKMS or online at wkms.org.

Tracy started working for WKMS in 1994 while attending Murray State University. After receiving his Bachelors and Masters degrees from MSU he was hired as Operations/Web/Sports Director in 2000. Tracy hosted All Things Considered from 2004-2012 and has served as host/producer of several music shows including Cafe Jazz, and Jazz Horizons. In 2001, Tracy revived Beyond The Edge, a legacy alternative music program that had been on hiatus for several years. Tracy was named Program Director in 2011 and created the midday music and conversation program Sounds Good in 2012 which he hosts Monday-Thursday. Tracy lives in Murray with his wife, son and daughter.
Melanie Davis-McAfee graduated from Murray State University in 2018 with a BA in Music Business. She has been working for WKMS as a Music and Operations Assistant since 2017. Melanie hosts the late-night alternative show Alien Lanes, Fridays at 11 pm with co-host Tim Peyton. She also produces Rick Nance's Kitchen Sink and Datebook and writes Sounds Good stories for the web.
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