Honoring Black History Month

This February, in celebration of Black History Month, KNKX will air five one-hour specials telling the stories of African American jazz and blues artists and their most influential recordings.

The two-day event will include an interactive museum-like experience featuring a photo exhibit put together by Puyallup high school students who captured their local heroes. There will be live performances and African drumming, a discussion on Black mental and physical health, spotlights on Black businesses and a feature on local Black history in the military.

A Juilliard-trained pianist who spoke seven languages, Hazel Scott was the first Black woman to host her own TV program, and she vigorously fought racism in the music, television and film industries. The March on Washington Film Festival celebrates her life and legacy with a virtual event on Feb. 24.

"The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni" releases on Friday, Feb. 18. Here's how the renowned African American poet, activist and educator came to collaborate with a former Jazz Messenger.

100 jazz artists will be featured for Black History Month. They are the groundbreakers and inspired innovators who have transcended the genre to become jazz icons.

In 1969, Roberta Flack debuted with her album “First Takes.” It included her version of a song written by Donny Hathaway, “Trying Times,” which addressed…

Maceo Parker had many influences growing up, but Ray Charles was number one.Maceo Parker and his brothers, Melvin and Kellis, grew up being crazy about…

When Nina Simone had finally had enough, she wrote her first protest song in 1963.

For Black History Month, Robin Lloyd honors Dr. Billy Taylor and his Civil Rights anthem “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.”Pianist Billy Taylor…

KNKX remembers the groundbreaking bandleader Blanche Calloway for Black History Month.Before there was the "Hi-De-Ho" man, there was his sister.Blanche…