Keep Alive the Dream: World Arts Foundation's 38th Annual Tribute to the Reverend, Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr
Live broadcast | January 16, 2023
Hosted by Bobby Smith (Albina Music Trust; former host of Night School on XRAY.fm)
Since 1976, Keep Alive The Dream has celebrated Oregon’s African-American community. This annual event honors pioneering activists, community leaders, artists, musicians, and youth whose efforts have left lasting impacts in Oregon’s African-American community. Here’s a link to a historical film documenting the program’s legacy.
This year’s program will feature performances and speakers including DaNell Daymon & Greater Works, Senator Margaret Carter, Arietta Ward, and Alonzo Chadwick. Lifetime achievement awards will be presented to Dr. Shon Neyland, Lakayana Drury, Candace Avalos, David Ferguson, and Dr. Steven Holt. Additionally, the event’s Victory Village marketplace houses vendors, regional agencies, and artists.
- 12:53pm Ain't That A Groove by Billy Larkin and the Delegates on Ain't That A Groove (World Pacific)
- 1:15pm Flipside by Chuck Moore and the All Stars on 78 Single (Box City Records)
- 1:16pm Ride On by Warren Bracken and His Blue Boys on - (-)
- 1:17pm Frakenstein's Den by Mighty El Dukes on - (-)
- 1:18pm Dave's Blues by Red Julian Quartet on - (-)
- 1:20pm Let it Go by Royalaries on - (-)
- 1:32pm Got To Find A Away by Seven Souls on - (-)
- 1:38pm Don't Cha Do It by Donnie Wells & The Tabs on - (-)
- 1:41pm Tropic of Love by Shirley Nanette on - (-)
- 2:11pm What You Gonna Do by Rated X on - (-)