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Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: One of Motown’s pioneers; SMOKEY ROBINSON
Special feature by Jen Clark
We wrap up Black History Month 2021 with a salute to the one-and-only Smokey Robinson here on Throwback Nation Radio today, who…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Yes, it’s his real name… PRINCE.
Special feature by Jenny Clark
It was his real name, and rightfully so. Today, in honor of Black History Month, we bow and curtsy to His Royal Purpleness,…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Lionel Richie almost became a WHAT?!?!?
Special feature by Jenny Clark
The man, the myth, the...priest? Almost! Today, we offer a hearty Black History Month salute to Lionel Richie, who almost…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: The current reigning Queen of twitter… Dionne…
Special Feature By Jenny Clark
Enter this into "things we didn't think we'd say in 2021" - we're celebrating Dionne Warwick as the hilarious queen of…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Can you name Stevie Wonder’s hits of EVERY decade?
We can all agree: Stevie Wonder is an American TREASURE. Being born with a handicap is a challenge enough, but to turn that challenge into true MASTERY of the…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: A star in pop AND country… Darius Rucker!
Growing up, Darius Rucker was on R&B... AND on country music. He says his family and friends would sometime mock him for not being into black artists as…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: It’s about TIME for TINA sans IKE.
Back in 1991, Ike and Tina Turner were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a duo. Their 1960s and 70s act was well known, but what we didn't know…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: a SEXY Sunday with Marvin Gaye
We're taking a moment today for Black History Month to honor the "Prince of Motown" and the singer of the sexiest song ever recorded - Marvin Gaye. Also known…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: All things WHITNEY… and a resurgence on Disney+!
She's regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time and today, we honor the legendary Whitney Houston for Black History Month on Throwback Nation. Houston…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK SPOTLIGHT: Happy Birthday SEAL!
Let's start off this tribute to Seal with a big ole' HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us at Throwback Nation! The London-born singer/songwriter turns 58 today. And,…