About
KHAS Radio The Heart and Soul of Iowa
KHAS, (The “Heart And Soul” of Iowa) plays smooth R&B and the best variety of music. K H A S Radio keeps the vibrant pulse of black music alive through R&B, Old School R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Blues and Hip Hop. KHAS is here to keep you informed with the best in Community News. Preserving Black music means safeguarding one of the most influential cultural forces in the world. From spirituals and blues to jazz, gospel, R&B, hip‑hop, and beyond, Black musical traditions have shaped global soundscapes and given voice to generations whose stories were often ignored or suppressed. These genres didn’t just entertain—they documented lived experiences, carried ancestral memory, and created new languages of resistance, joy, and identity. Protecting this legacy requires recognizing its origins, crediting its creators, and ensuring that the communities who built these traditions remain centered in how the music is taught, archived, and celebrated.
It also means pushing back against the erasure and commercialization that often strip Black music of its context. When institutions invest in archiving original recordings, supporting Black-owned labels, funding music education in Black communities, and amplifying scholars and artists who understand the cultural lineage, they help keep the music’s spirit intact. Preserving Black music isn’t nostalgia—it’s an act of cultural stewardship. It ensures that future generations can trace the roots of modern sound, understand the struggles and brilliance behind it, and continue evolving the art form with the same creativity and courage that defined it from the beginning.
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Our Roots
Snapshots capturing the soul of black music history.
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515-555-4820
contact@khasradio.io