A Negro spiritual, also known as a spiritual or a folk hymn, is a type of religious song that emerged from the African American community in the United States during the era of slavery. These songs were often sung by enslaved African Americans as they worked in the fields, and they served as a way to express their faith and provide hope in the face of oppression and hardship. Negro spirituals typically have a call-and-response structure, in which a leader sings a line and the congregation responds with a repeated refrain or chorus. The lyrics often draw on biblical themes and imagery, and may incorporate elements of African music and culture. The melodies are usually simple and repetitive, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and harmony. Some of the most well-known Negro spirituals include "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Go Down Moses," and "Wade in the Water." These songs have been passed down through generations and have become an important part of African American musical heritage. They continue to be performed and celebrated today as a testament to the strength, resilience, and faith of the African American community.

This is the first episode of three. These episodes will embark on African-American history, while involving Black students here at University High School. I hope to give them a voice and an outlet. I will also be talking to older members of the Black community as well as a way to tell their stories.

Join Mr. Longstreet as he dives into the life and legacy of Florence Price, the trailblazing composer who broke barriers in classical music as the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a major orchestra. In this episode, Longstreet will explore Price's musical background, her compositions, and the challenges she faced as a woman and a person of color in the early 20th century. Get ready to be inspired by this talented and determined artist, who paved the way for future generations of musicians.

 

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In our second Black History Month episode Makayla is back, reading Langston Hughs' Let America Be America Again. The music is John Coltrane's A Love Supreme. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share with your friends/family to spread the word! Follow us on instagram @wildcatspodcast

This is the first of several episodes we are releasing to honor Black History Month. We hope you enjoy this reading of Maya Angelou's Still I Rise, by former UNI student, Makayla Spence. Please share, and subscribe to our podcast, and follow us on Instragram @wildcatspodcast Your support means a lot!

Multiple hosts of the various University Wildcast segments talk about their Thanksgiving experiences, favorite foods, and dream dinner guests.

In the fourth episode of mini movie reviews, Danni and Riley discuss Bill Melendez’s “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and Don Bluth’s “Thumbelina”. This episode was recorded by Danielle Neal and Riley Ballard, and produced by Danielle Neal. Follow us on IG @Wildcatspodcast

Hi I'm Omid Khanian and in this episode i am going to talk to you about this song called Baraye (For) This is a Persian song that was viral and i would like to share it to you and i hope you will enjoy it and also this song is nominated for the 2023 Grammy AWARDS TO Please Vote. And also this song is the National Anthem song for Mahsa Amini Protest which is going on in Iran and around the world.English Lyrics :For dancing in the streetsFor the fear when kissingFor my sister, your sister, our sistersFor changing the rotten brainsFor the shame of inability to provide, for being pennilessFor yearning of just a normal lifeFor the dumpster diving boy and his dreams (5)For this planned economy (6)For this polluted airFor Valiasr street and it's tired dying treesFor Piruz and his possible extinctionFor the massacre of the innocent dogsFor these never ending tearsFor the dream of a moment that will never happen againFor the smiling facesFor the students, for futureFor this heaven being forced on youFor the imprisoned intellectual eliteFor the discriminated Afghan children (14)For each and every one of all of these "for"sFor all these empty propaganda chantsFor the houses in rubble, collapsing like a house of cardsFor the feel of peaceFor the sun after long nightsFor all the pills for nerves and insomniaFor men, homeland and prosperityFor the girls wishing they were boysFor women, life, freedomFor freedomFor freedomFor freedom

This episode is a start to a new series called Teacher Appreciation! This episode I sat down with Mr. Morgan, While he talks about himself as a high school student and gives advice to his seniors. I want to thank Mr. Morgan for coming in to do this interview even through his nerves!