A conversation about the legacy and history of music in North Carolina | Black Issues Forum

PBS North Carolina celebrates our state’s musical legacy with its new original series “Shaped by Sound,” premiering Thursday, February 6. Host Kenia Thompson sits down with the show’s host, James Mieczkowski. He is joined by guest Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University professor of African and African American Studies, to discuss the history of music across the state. Black Issues Forum Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy. Watch on PBS NC and the free PBS app. Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories! @MyPBSNC Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: https://pbsnc.org/app/ This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate