The NYPR Archives Celebrates Black History Month
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1962 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
The 1962 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winners talk about race relations in America in this round table discussion. May 19, 2016
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The 'King of the Twelve-String Guitar' is a WNYC Regular Through the 1940s
A legendary folksinger leaves his mark on radio at WNYC. Feb 13, 2024
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'Way Over in Beulah Land' and All Over the Airwaves
The Negro Melody Singers and Juanita Hall Choir present rousing programs of spirituals under the direction of this soon to be famous singer and actress. May 12, 2016
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Federal Music Project Mixtape: Black Voices on the Air
Listen to the WNYC Archives mixtape of African American choral groups performing moving spirituals for the Works Progress Administration. Mar 31, 2016
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10th annual WNYC music festival
Leadbelly and Ruby Smith are the stars of this highly eclectic 10th annual WNYC Music Festival. Feb 11, 2016
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Ornette Coleman on WNYC's Meet the Composer in 1985
American jazz composer Ornette Coleman discusses free jazz, composition, and mixing genres with WNYC's Tim Page. Jun 11, 2015
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An Exclusive Unearthed Track by Blues Legend Reverend Gary Davis
Reverend Gary Davis, a.k.a. Blind Gary Davis, was an actual blind minister from South Carolina and one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. He recorded this song at WNYC in 1966. Apr 20, 2015
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Georgia Sea Island Singer Mable Hillery
In 1967 we had the privilege of hosting one of the most unique voices in music. Mar 11, 2015
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Listen to Rare, Beautiful Music from the Robeson Archives
In 1976, Paul Robeson Jr. came to the WNYC studios to share rare recordings from his father's influential life and singing career. Apr 28, 2014
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Calypso on WNYC
Did you know WNYC was one of the first U.S. broadcasters of calypso music? Neither did we, until we dug up this clip from 1941 and started dancing. Apr 25, 2014
