MEDITATIONS ON MUSIC & MEDIA
As the title suggests, I’m going for vaguely nostalgic “warm and fuzzy” summer vibes for this one, folks. The perfect playlist for chilling on a warm, dry summer evening! So grab some cool, tasty beverages, find a comfortable spot amid the tall grass or whatever, sit back with your favorite humans, and enjoy some great tunes at sunset.
Peace.
Celebrating a century of integral contributions by black artists to the world of pop music and culture, the Wall of Tunes proudly presents the 2025 Juneteenth Playlist!
…And only three days late.* Whattaya know…
As per usual, with no shortage of essential artists and material to choose from, I went a little overboard. At 6 3/4 hours, this mix is a beast! But, having affectionately flowed together 101 works representing a wide a range of 20th century+ popular music, I think it’s a rewarding beast. One might notice a slight leaning on my part toward ’60s and ’70s r&b vibes, but, still, it balances well.
Special shout out to my great friend and fellow music obsessive Eric K for collaborating on song selection! The playlist would have been shamefully incomplete without him.
* Originally shared to the Son of the Wall of Tunes Facebook group.
Enjoy!
© 2026 The Wall of Tunes
Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑
