Observe Black History Month with The Current
February 01, 2021
Each weekday in February, we're paying tribute to a different musical icon in honor of Black History Month. We'll feature tons of music, and we'll hear Musicheads Essentials features that explore the lives and careers of artists like James Brown, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, and Lizzo, as well as tracks from their catalogs.
Schedule
WEEK 1
Monday, February 1 - Marvin Gaye
Tuesday, February 2 - Janelle Monáe
Wednesday, February 3 - Public Enemy
Thursday, February 4 - Janet Jackson
Friday, February 5 - Sam Cooke
WEEK 2
Monday, February 8 - Charley Pride
Tuesday, February 9 - Lizzo
Wednesday, February 10 - Prince
Thursday, February 11 - James Brown
Friday, February 12 - Brittany Howard
WEEK 3
Monday, February 15 - Otis Redding
Tuesday, February 16 - Sharon Jones
Wednesday, February 17 - Kendrick Lamar
Thursday, February 18 - The Time
Friday, February 19 - Nina Simone
WEEK 4
Monday, February 22 - Charles Bradley
Tuesday, February 23 - Lauryn Hill
Wednesday, February 24 - Childish Gambino
Thursday, February 25 - Ma Rainey
Friday, February 26 - Stevie Wonder