Anthems: Music for the Movement

From the Civil Rights marches of the 60’s to today’s turbulent racial strife, every generation of Black peoples’ freedom movement has one thing in common: a great soundtrack. Anthems: Music for the Movement is a collection of the greatest and most unsung tracks about struggle, resilience and freedom.

This special collection is produced, written and hosted by Jon Malone aka DJ Supreme of WBHM in Birmingham, AL.

Explore the sounds of the movement and view the full playlist here.

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Anthems: Opening Day

We’ll head to the ball field with DJ Supreme to celebrate all that is baseball with a musical journey through America’s pastime. Listen in for some surprise guests too. Written and Produced by Jon Malone and Will Dahlberg. Hosted by DJ Supreme. Graphic Design by Tameesha Matthews. Special thanks to Roy Wood Jr. and Anthony Williams of the Negro Southern League Museum (Birmingham). Recorded at the WBHM studios in Birmingham, AL. Shout out to the WBHM Team!

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Anthems: Women’s History Month Edition

Join us as we celebrate some of the many women who’ve shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Anthems: Women’s History Month Edition features songs by female artists, some of whom you know – and some are lesser known. These songs have defined movements and amplified women’s voices for more than seven decades. From jazz to punk – rock to hip hop – the music celebrates the power and resilience of women.

This special collection is produced, written and hosted by Jon Malone aka DJ Supreme, Andrea Miller, and Caroline Spears of WBHM in Birmingham, AL.

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Enjoy a special extended playlist for Anthem’s of Pride: Women’s History Month Edition.

Anthems: Pride Month Edition

From New York City’s Stonewall Riots in 1969, to the Marches on Washington in 1987 and 1983 – first for “Lesbian and Gay rights,” then for “Lesbian, Gay and BI rights,” the now “LGBTQ+” community has seen progress in the struggle for the right to be “who they are.” Same-sex marriage was legalized in the U.S. in 2015, and Queer representation has increased in many areas of government, both local and national. [But in this moment, the struggle continues as many seek to erase these gains and reverse rights so recently granted to this community.]

In this edition of Anthems from WBHM, we honor Pride Month with musical protests AND celebrations of LGBTQ+ people from the late 1970’s to the present day. We hope you enjoy the show!

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