John Richards

Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Morning Show. How can we help you today? Reach out to us during the show at dj@kex.org. Curtis Mayfield, American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, was born on this day in 1942. He died on December 26, 1999 at the age of 57. This track is from his debut studio album 'Curtis', released in 1970.

Group formed in 1958 that Curtis Mayfield was a member of. Curtis Mayfield was born on this day in 1942, and passed away on December 26, 1999 at the age of 57 from complications of type 2 diabetes.

Happy 43rd anniversary to Bob Marley & The Wailers 'Exodus' album, released on this day in 1977

On this day in 1970, Stevie Wonder released the single "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours". It was the 20 year old's first track he produced on his own.

"KEXP sounds more vital than ever in these times that we are enduring. Please, please, please keep up the excellent work. I think we see new significance in every song at the moment and something by Black Pumas (Colors) I think would be a great addition to your playlist this morning. Sending love from Southsea, UK." - Ben

Based on scripture, "We Shall Not Be Moved" is an African American spiritual that was used often during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. It still has relevance today. Find Mavis Staples work here: mavisstaples.com

Powers keep on lyin' While your people keep on dyin' World keep on turnin' Cause it won't be too long Found on Stevie Wonder's 1973 album 'Innervisions'

"This is a turbulent time but we don't fold. We don't come from that. We will always be fine." This London rapper recently dropped her new EP, 'Drop 6,' which was written and recorded over the month of April while in isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic. Stream it in full here: soundcloud.com

But I can't disregard just what the news says to me I'm twenty-one, so I've reached my life expectancy Request for this one from the Oakland band that can be found on their debut studio album 'Kill My Landlord,' released in 1993.

Released as a single from Kendrick Lamar's third album 'To Pimp a Butterfly' in 2015, it has since become an encouraging anthem used during protests that call to end the senseless violence against black people in America.

Digital release for this fourth album from Run the Jewels will be here on June 5th. The duo is also selling a limited edition t-shirt to help benefit their touring crew here: runthejewels.com

Cover of the Public Enemy song. This has been The Morning Show. We'll see you all again at 6:00 AM tomorrow, and hope you all stay safe and well until then.