NEA Appeal 2025

Clip: Ray Charles on the influence of the church on his music 

Clip: Hattie Addison Burkhalter on the Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble continuing the Easter Rock tradition
Music: “When the Saints go Marching in” The Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble 

Clip: Dr. Michael White on Sister Elise teaching at HBCU Xavier University
Music: “In the Sweet By and By” Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band Live at Artisound Studios

Clip: Ulali on the roots of their name and music
Music: “Viri Kuta” Ulali

Clip: Eugene Rodriguez from Los Cenzontles on connecting kids to Hispanic/Latin American culture
Music: “Flor Indita” Los Cenzontles

Clip: Carlos Santana on the music that influenced him
Music: “Oye Como Va” Tito Puente, “Oye Como Va” Santana 

Clip: Ray Charles on “America the Beautiful”
Music: “America the Beautiful” Ray Charles

Total time: 6:40