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Sam Cooke wrote this classic anthem of the Civil Rights era in 1963, after being turned away from a whites-only motel. This song is burned into my brain by my father, who loved the music and made sure I understood how and why it was connected to the movements of our time. I grew up in a house always filled with labor organizers (my dad was a steelworker and a union man). Sam Cooke's music is part of the soundtrack of my life.

I was moved to goosebumps when I learned the National Federation of Community Broadcasters was inviting its member stations to honor George Floyd on the day of his memorial at noon PST by playing this song and reading some words, and that just happens to be when I do my radio show.  So tomorrow, on June 9 and Episode 23, we'll start with a song, and a message, joining over 100 other community radio member stations in lifting up George Floyd, and in acknowledging the work we need to do.

And then we'll chat with Yolo County Supervisor for District 2 Don Saylor, and Dawn Myers of Yolo Adult Day Health Center, because COVID-19 is still ravaging our country, as well.

On Episode 22, I'm joined by Dr. Cindy Pickett and Anoosh Jorjorian.

For the past three years, Dr. Cindy Pickett has served as the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Equity and Inclusion at UC Davis, and has also been a faculty member in the Department of Psychology.  She also serves as the president of the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees.  She recently accepted an appointment as inaugural Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DePaul University in Chicago, a role she starts on July 1. We'll talk about how the school district and the families, faculty, and administration within it have weathered the past few months.

Also, the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network is a group of people serving and advocating for immigrants in Yolo County.  Back in April, I interviewed then-YIIN President David Lichtenhan about their ApoYolo Project. Project Coordinator Anoosh Jorjorian joins me to talk about the project's milestones and current needs.

The shows airs live at noon Tuesdays on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, and https://kdrt.org anywhere.

This week's High Country Music Radio will feature songs from "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," a 1972 album that introduced many of us to bluegrass and old-time country music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band wanted to play alongside their bluegrass heroes and bring together two generations of musicians. The Nashville- and Appalachian-based artists include Roy Acuff, Mother Mabelle Carter, Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Norman Blake, Vassar Clements, and others. The result is a critically acclaimed album recorded with minimal processing, retaining much of the musician's dialogue between songs.

Tune in KDRT 95.7 FM Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, or from 7 to 8 p.m, or stream at @KDRT.org

Subscribe to High Country Music Radio on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!!

This Tuesday on High Country Music Radio listen to the evolving sounds of Americana, English Ballads, folk, gospel and bluegrass.

This week's playlist includes songs from The Lowest Pair, The Crooked Jades, The Cox Family, Fairport Convention, Dock Boggs, Donut Exchange, Special Consensus, Brown Bird, Chris Thomas King, Greensky Bluegrass and Jay Farrar. 

Tune in Tuesday from 11:00 am to Noon and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m at KDRT 95.7FM or stream at @KDRT.org

Replays Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Look for High Country Music Radio on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!!

I hope all is well with everyone! You can tune into High Country Music Radio this Tuesday from 11:00 am to Noon and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m at KDRT 95.7FM or stream at KDRT.org

This week's playlist includes songs from Old Salt Union, Dave Rawlings Machine, The Steel Drivers, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Jay Farrar, Willie Nelson Nitty Gritty Dirt Band with Doc Watson and Vassar Clements, Hank Williams, Otis Taylor, Gabe Lee, AJ Lee & Blue Summit and Brokedown in Bakersfield.

Replays Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Live-streaming at https://kdrt.org/page/listen-now

Look for High Country Music Radio on iTunes.

Thanks for listening!!