Southern Dials... Soulful Styles 1999

Overview

"Black Radio provided a beacon of hope from its early days of entertainment through the Civil Rights Movement. Being a proven moneymaker, this format gave a powerful voice to those who would have been otherwise shut out. "SOUTHERN DIALS'SOUTHERN STYLES traces this style radio from its early days to its place in mainstream America. "B.B. King, Shirley Caesar, Jack Gibson, Tom Joyner, and others discuss how a risky radio format turned into a vehicle that would ultimately empower the masses."--1999