A Mighty Launch Party: “The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio”

Posted by on February 03, 2014

A Mighty Launch Party: “The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio”

Presented by PECO with support from the Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge

Come celebrate the launch of “Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio,” a new audio documentary produced by Mighty Writers.

Narrated by legendary music producer Kenny Gamble, “Going Black” recalls the sound and fury of Jocko Henderson, Georgie Woods (pictured), Jimmy Bishop, Louise Williams and so many other great Philadelphia disc jockeys.

Here are the details:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014, 5:30-8:00pm

The Blue Note Auditorium at the
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
Broad and Fitzwater, Philadelphia, PA

5:30pm: Music from the Sam Reed Quartet
6:15pm: Program emceed by Dyana Williams

with words from special guests and sponsors.

6:45pm: Back to the music (Sam Reed Quartet)

This is an all-ages event.

Snacks and vintage sounds, circa Uptown Theater era.

RSVP & learn more:
http://mightyradioparty.eventbrite.com

“Going Black: The Legacy of Soul Radio” was produced under the auspices of Mighty Writers,
the Philadelphia nonprofit that teaches writing to city kids, ages seven to 17. “Going Black” will air on WXPN 88.5 FM on February 3 from 8-10pm and on WHYY 90.9 FM on Sunday, February 16, 6-8pm and Saturday, February 22, 2-3pm. Listen live or online!