New World A'Coming
The Story of Negro Music
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New World A'Coming brings the lives and experiences of Black Americans to radio through dramatic presentations rooted in contemporary social realities. The program takes its name from Roi Ottley’s book and draws on the people, communities, and cultural life of Black America as its subject.
Rather than offering a single continuing story, the series presents self-contained programs exploring different aspects of Black life. This installment is titled “The Story of Negro Music,” placing music at the center of its subject. The broadcast format combines spoken presentation and dramatic radio storytelling, with sound and performance helping bring its themes to life.
The series is notable for treating Black experiences as central material for serious radio, balancing cultural history with human stories. Its approach offers listeners a period perspective on the people and traditions shaping American life, while this program’s title points to a focus on the history and significance of Black music.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.