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Earth, Wind & Fire is getting its own SiriusXM pop-up channel to celebrate more than five decades of music.
SiriusXM announced the launch of Earth, Wind & Fire Radio on September 1, 2026. The channel will spotlight the band’s biggest songs, career milestones and lasting influence on music.
Subscribers can access the channel through the SiriusXM app from September 1 through September 30.
Listeners in their cars can tune in to Channel 51 from September 21 through September 27.
Earth, Wind & Fire Radio Celebrates the Band’s Legacy
The special channel will feature many of Earth, Wind & Fire’s most recognizable songs.
Fans will also hear exclusive stories and reflections from group members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson.
The musicians will look back on the songs, performances and moments that helped shape the band’s career.
The programming will also explore the group’s influence across generations.
Earth, Wind & Fire has remained a major force in soul, funk, R&B and pop music since its formation in 1969.
SiriusXM Highlights āSeptemberā and More
The launch arrives during the month forever linked to one of the band’s most famous songs.
āSeptemberā has become a global celebration song and remains one of Earth, Wind & Fire’s best-known recordings.
The SiriusXM channel will also showcase other fan favorites from the band’s catalog.
Those songs include āLet’s Grooveā and āReasons.ā
The programming will give longtime fans another way to revisit the band’s extensive catalog while introducing its music to newer listeners.
Earth, Wind & Fire Members Share Stories
The channel will go beyond music.
Bailey, White and Johnson will share memories from different stages of the band’s career.
Special segments will also explore the band’s relationship with legendary music executive Clive Davis.
Another feature will examine Maurice White’s vision and the creative ideas that helped establish Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature sound.
Those conversations will give listeners a closer look at the people and experiences behind some of the band’s biggest songs.
Earth, Wind & Fire Has Sold More Than 100 Million Albums
Earth, Wind & Fire has built an extraordinary musical legacy since Maurice White founded the group in 1969.
The band has released 23 albums and sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
Eight of its albums reached the top 10 and earned double-platinum status.
The group also scored eight No. 1 hits during its remarkable run.
Earth, Wind & Fire has won nine Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
The band entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
In 2019, Earth, Wind & Fire received the Kennedy Center Honors for its contributions to American arts and culture.
Earth, Wind & Fire Continues to Inspire Fans
The band’s influence continues to reach new audiences.
Its music crosses genre and generation lines, helping songs such as āSeptemberā remain part of popular culture decades after their original release.
The new SiriusXM channel gives fans an opportunity to celebrate that legacy through music and personal stories from the group.
For listeners, Earth, Wind & Fire Radio offers a month-long celebration of one of music’s most enduring acts.
The pop-up channel is available on the SiriusXM app throughout September, with a limited satellite radio run later in the month.
Source: SiriusXM
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