KMUW-FM, 89.1, Wichita State University's listener-supported radio station, will honor the 100th birthday of jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian throughout the month of July.

Christian was one of the instrument's critical pioneers, bringing the guitar to the forefront of jazz as a solo instrument.

KMUW’s music hosts Jedd Beaudoin, Carla Eckels, Chris Heim and Bill Pearce will feature well-known electric guitar artists who have carried on Christian’s legacy.

Artists featured include blues legend Buddy Guy on “Crossroads,” Latin rock great Carlos Santana on “Global Village;” Charlie Christian’s centennial and the electric guitar in jazz on “Night Train;” Jonathan Butler, George Benson, Johnny Guitar Watson and Israel Houghton on “Soulsations;” and Carlos Santana, Peter Green and Jeff Beck on “Strange Currency.”

KMUW music offers the best in local, national and international world, rock and alternative music, jazz, R&B, gospel, blues and more – along with monthly features and specials - seven nights a week on “Crossroads,” “Global Village,” “Night Train,” Soulsations,” “Straight No Chaser” and “Strange Currency.”

KMUW also offers its flagship music shows, “Global Village” and “Strange Currency,” to stations across the country and around the world, making it one of the most-carried public radio stations in the country.

For more information about all KMUW music shows, go to www.kmuw.org.