WCPS-AM760 Radio

WCPS-AM760

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Soul music made it’s way north, east & west via the same train routes that carried rural Black workers from their homes in the south to the industrial north. As these "Blues people" made their way north, the music that they brought with them fused with the sophisticated urban sounds of jazz to create the sound first called "race music" and then later referred to as "rhythm & blues". As this music known as R&ampB began to gain acceptance among whites, it became split artificially and became known as "rock n’ roll" (for whites only) and "soul" (for Blacks only). Learn more about Soul

So How Exactly

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The management and staff of WCPS would like to congratulate

President Barack Obama

on his historic victory. Our prayers and best wishes go out to you and your family. God's Speed!

is sometimes called "quartet music" by fans due to the original all male, tenor-lead-baritone-bass quartet make-up. this type of music deals with the everyday problems of life and how God answers those problems. Southern Gospel depends on strong harmonies, often with extremely wide ranges (i.e. extremely low bass, falsetto tenor.) Flavors in Southern Gospel range from ultra-traditional early quartet music (i.e. the Statesmen Quartet, circa 1940-50) to very cutting edge sounds (i.e. current Signature Sound quartet discography).

was a consummate musician and as a young man accompanied some of the most famous blues singers of all time-specifically, Bessie Smith (1894-1937) and Ma Rainey (1886-1939), Learn more

Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993) composer of such standards as "There Will Be Peace in the Valley"), is considered by many gospel devotees to be the "Father of Gospel Music." The son of a minister, Dorsey

Don't forget to get your announcements in early. Call our station manager Stephanie Luchele for prices and deadlines at:

Request Line:

252. 824. 7606

Fax:

252. 824. 7818

The facts speak for themselves. WCPS has been rated the #1 radio station in this market place consistently for years. WCPS has become the "gold standard" of radio because we listen to

Welcome to WCPS-AM760 Radio, "The home of today's best Gospel and Soul Music. There are many radio stations that play Gospel and Soul Music, but for those who only want the best, there is only one choice in the Tarboro, North Carolina, and the surrounding region, and that's WCPS 760 on the AM dial. WCPS Radio has built a reputation on knowing and playing the best Gospel and Soul Music to be found anywhere. We don't just play the music, we transform your life by it.

our audience. You told us that you want the hits all day, every day and we deliver. So, when you're in Tarboro, Rocky Mount, Greenville, NC and surrounding areas, the choice is simple, WCPS-AM760 or nothing at all.

Jimmy Johnson

President & CEO

WCPS Radio

When it comes to Gospel and R&B there is only one choice in Eastern, NC. That is WCPS of course.

Our Dee Jays will take you to a place that will have you shouting and weeping with joy at the same. If you have been looking for a radio station that moves your spirit, rocks your soul in Eastern, NC. lock it on AM760.

Our announcers tear up the airways with a mix of heart thumping R&B that makes you feel that the ground is moving under your feet. When it comes to gospel, get your handkerchief out.

Request Line: 252. 824. 7606

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