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African American Music Appreciation Month

June 13, 2023
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June is African American Music Appreciation Month, and in this episode we cover the various popular music genres with African American roots and take a look at three very different musicians. As aired on KBACH on June 13th.

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Sonoton Music – Amazing Grace B
Gounod – Faust
ReverbNation Music – 2nd Chance - Underscore

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