“The Sound of 13” and “The Middle”

Tonight at 7:00 on WILL, 90.9FM/HD1 you’ll hear another episode of “The Sound of 13”, a program that investigates the intersection between the 13th Amendment and classical music. At 8:00 it’s “The Middle”: a weekly, non-partisan call-in talk show on politics.  

Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pm: The Sound of 13 (SOT 20-13)

Blind Tom

“Blind Tom” Wiggins was born autistic and blind on a Southern plantation back in the mid-19 century, but he still managed to become one of the country’s busiest pianists! Garrett McQueen shares a “Blind Tom” composition, the second symphony of William Grant Still, and more.

Alysia Lee – Say Her Name; University of Michigan Virtual Choir

“Blind Tom” Wiggins – Battle of Manassas/Cyclone Galop; John Davis, piano

William Grant Still – Symphony No. 2 “Song of a New Race”; Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi

Thursday, October 10, 8:00 pm: The Middle (24-41)

A weekly, nonpartisan, live, call-in talk show specifically focused on elevating the voices of the people in the middle of the country.