We have been inundated with new music and performances of old patriotic music because of the 250^th birthday of the United States. On this June 8^th podcast, I’m starting a series on music composed and performed specifically for the big bash next month.

This time it’s Karen LeFrak’s American Promise. 

You’ll also meet Dawn Carroll who was inspired to compose Songs for Mary. 

It’s aboutMary Cardwell Dawson, a woman who created the National Negro Opera Company in the Pittsburgh home that housed some famous Black sports figures and music makers. BTW:  The song “If the Walls Could Talk” was enhanced by Danny Borgers

June is also the month of Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations with some big firsts among them. 

Here are the links to some of the other items mentioned in the podcast.