Prairie Performances

Prairie Performances

with Mel Miller

Thursdays at 7 pm on FM 90.9

A Look Back, Classically Black

This week’s episode, we revisit an homage to Classically Black, a WILL radio program highlighting the contributions of black artists to classical music. Classically Black was produced by the now-retired Classical FM host, Roger Cooper, whose voice some listeners may already be familiar with. 

Roger Cooper with William Warfield

Prairie Performances: Christmas on the Prairie

On tonight’s Prairie Performances, we’re helping you get into the holiday spirit with some Christmas classics as performed by your favorite local ensembles from the state of Illinois.

Prairie Performances: “Weekend Jazz”

On this episode of Prairie Performances: Jazz. The weekend is right around the corner, I thought we’d start the night off with a little pick-me-up, something to get you energized and ready to dance into your Friday work day.

Prairie Performances: Something Wicked This Way Comes

On this special Halloween episode of Prairie Performances, “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” we set the scene for Halloween with an evening of chilling works to prepare you for the spooky season...

Prairie Performances: Jazz

Tonight, we’ll explore a taste of what the Illinois jazz scene has to offer, what local artists are creating and listening to, and how to find jazz performances in your hometown!

Prairie Performances logo with Jazz