Freegal: Celebrating African American Music Month

 

Learn more about African American musicians with Freegal, a music streaming service that is free to use with your WPL card. Featuring artists such as Al Green, Nina Simone, and Duke Ellington, this list illustrates the ground-breaking contributions of African American artists to all genres of music. To listen to the African American Music Month Essentials playlist, click here.

How to Access Freegal

To access Freegal you need a Worcester Public Library card (or a card from a library that subscribes to Freegal). If you don't have a WPL card, it's easy to sign up for one! You can fill out an application at mywpl.org or visit one of our branches. Once you have your card, visit Freegal.com and log in with your card number and pin. 

If you have more questions about Freegal, visit their FAQs page. 

Additional Playlists

Paisley Park Radio: Prince Essentials

Featuring the greatest hits from The Purple One. 

Juneteenth

Artists using their voices for activism.

Miss Simone: Nina Simone Essentials 

An extensive playlist of the "Strange Fruit" singer. 

Hip Hop Treasures 

Hip Hip classics and today's favorites. 

Havin' Me Some Fun Tonight: The Best of Little Richard 

25 songs from a Rock N' Roll pioneer.

Aretha Franklin's Top Hits

The best of the Queen of Soul.