This year marks the 100th anniversary of Dr. Carter G. Woodson establishing Black History Week. From Negro History Week to Black History Month, the traditions and observances have become part of the fabric of North American culture and, increasingly, the global community. SiriusXM highlights and celebrates the Black Beacons of the culture, including Jill Scott, as the prominent voices guiding the culture into the future.
Mixtape: North (Channel 164) is celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting historical Black Canadian public figures, events, moments, and more. Tune in all month long to hear powerful vignettes honouring the stories and contributions that have shaped Black history in Canada.
60s Gold counts down the top 50 Soul songs of the 1960s — as voted by you, our listeners! — during a special edition of “The 60s Satellite Survey” for Black History Month.
In celebration of Black History Month, 70s on 7 is counting down the 50 best soul hits of the 1970s — according to you, our listeners!
Smokey Robinson celebrates Black History Month with specials featuring Otis Williams, Babyface, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Berry Gordy, and Jeffrey Osborne. Listen on Smokey’s Soul Town (Ch. 74) and the SiriusXM app.
In addition to Black History Month, February is also Smokey’s birthday month. Tune in for special programming on February 19 as Smokey celebrates his milestone 85th birthday.
Founding member of The Temptations Otis Williams chats with Smokey Robinson and shares music and memories of his career.
| Friday, February 7 | 10pm ET |
| Sunday, February 9 | 6pm ET |
GRAMMY Award-winning singer and music producer Babyface joins Smokey Robinson to share stories of his life and career and explore his own music catalog.
| Monday, February 10 | 8pm ET |
| Wednesday, February 13 | 3pm ET |
On a special edition of “Smokey’s Place,” R&B hitmakers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis bring the shades and swagger as they take Smokey Robinson on a tour of their incredible careers.
| Monday, February 17 | 9pm ET |
| Wednesday, February 19 | 3pm ET |
Smokey Robinson hosts a Town Hall interview with Motown founder Berry Gordy.
| Sunday, February 16 | 6pm ET |
Smokey Robinson chats with his friend, singer and musician Jeffery Osborne. Together they share stories and play some of their favorite Motown and soul songs.
| Monday, February 24 | 8pm ET |
| Wednesday, February 26 | 3pm ET |
| Sunday, March 2 | 6pm ET |
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