Juneteenth 2025 Special Edition

Listen to a Juneteenth edition of the Soundcheck Podcast, with music celebrating African-American culture and history. Juneteenth marks the day that the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas learned that they were legally free -  June 19, 1865. Hear music from Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band – a blend of jazz, neo-soul, funk, blues, and hip hop – which showcases the deep roots of Black American Music; composer and electronic artist Jlin; the slide blues guitar of Jontavious Willis; American roots artist Valerie June; hip-hop production meets contemporary classical in music by W4RP Trio; and the country-soul of The War and Treaty.

1. The War and Treaty – “Mr. Fun”
2. Jontavious Willis – “Ghost Woman”
3. Valerie June – “Endless Tree”
4. Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band - To Kinda Lounge Around ft. Raydar Ellis
5. Jlin – “Precision of Infinity”
6. W4RP Trio & LiKWUiD – "Here’s One"