Tagged: music

Thank you all for joining KCUR this Friday morning at 10 a.m. for the very last Walt Bodine Show, and showing such outstanding support for Walt, and his contributions to local journalism.

Kansas City artists love reasons to get together, and who's more tribute-worthy than the late Etta James? On this Thursday's Central Standard, a look back at the singer’s many styles, from early jump blues to country soul.

On this Wednesday's Central Standard, learn about a SXSW-style festival in our own backyard. Hear why the Middle of the Map Festival is drawing exponentially more bands, more people & more attention in its second year.

Back in the 1940-60s, Black gospel music gave a voice to people living in troubled times. On this Tuesday's Central Standard, hear how Kansas City played a prominent role during this period as a crossroads on the legendary gospel highway, and how that tradition continues in communities today.