The Soundtrack with Haley Taylor

Juneteenth: Freedom, Memory, and the Music of Survival

On this episode of The Soundtrack, Haley Taylor explores the music of freedom, resistance and survival through four powerful films centered on Black history and the legacy of Juneteenth: Harriet, 12 Years a Slave, Glory and The Color Purple. Featuring unforgettable scores and songs by Terence Blanchard, Hans Zimmer, James Horner and Quincy Jones, this episode examines how music carries memory, grief, resilience, faith, and the ongoing struggle for justice through American history.

 

Haley Taylor hosts The Soundtrack every Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. where she explores the scores of the silver screen. Tune in for an hour of unforgettable film music with a look at the composers and the stories that made these melodies sing. Stay connected by following Haley on Instagram.