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July 4, Noon-2 p.m. on 89.5 WHRV
Join us for a special Independence Day program on WHRV FM.
It’s the music of celebration and critique in this hopeful yet troubled time with music from Nina Simone, Randy Newman, Sly Stone and Jon Batiste. July 4th roots of American Routes also features highlights from a series of Independence Day concerts held annually at the Washington Monument before the fireworks show on the National Mall. Artists such as Charles Brown, Texas Playboys with Johnny Gimble, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Young Tuxedo Brass, Ledward Kaapana and Clyde "Kindy" Sproat. The program was produced by the National Park Service, National Folk Festival, Radio Smithsonian, and WAMU FM for live broadcast on NPR nationwide.
