WHFR PRESENTS: A POWER STRONGER THAN ITSELF: THE MUSIC OF GEORGE LEWIS
He calls his book, A power Stronger Than Itself, a look into the rich history of The Association For The Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) originating in Chicago in the mid '60s. Trombonist, Computer Musician, Composer and Educator George Lewis was born in Chicago, July 14, 1952. WHFR PRESENTS will feature his music in a birthday tribute this Sunday, July 14, from 4-7pm EDT.
This Just In: Episode 006
Episode 6 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs tonight, July 8th, 2024.
The House That Jack Swing Built Relocates!
The House That Jack Built is on the move. It's time to find a new home, so we're exploring the WHFR map, venturing into fresh musical territories until we discover the perfect spot.
To refuel, we'll make a brief stop Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Then on Thursday, from 10am to 12pm, we'll take a moment to relax our minds, bodies and souls in the Quiet Storm before hitting the road again.
I'm excited to connect with the WHFR community during our journey. We're making waves! Sincerely, MissyJ
WHFR Journal THIS Friday at 1pm Features Detroit's Concert of Colors Lineup
Tune in to the WHFR Journal this Friday, July 5, at 1pm. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director of the upcoming Concert of Colors FREE World Music and Diversity Festival will share the latest lineup of what's in store for this action packed 33rd annual event. Check out the Concert of Colors link on our WHFR homepage or concertofcolors.com for more details. As is tradition, WHFR will broadcast live artists from the Wolverine Stage at the DIA July 20 and 21. Enjoy activities for all ages beginning Tuesday, July 16.
TOP TEN BLUES for June 2024
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 4:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:
This Just In: Episode 005
Episode 5 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs tonight, July 1st, 2024.
This week's playlist:
The Caezars - Dance To Keep From Crying [Rockabilly]
Wally Bartfay and Stephen Wrench - Little Sunshine Girl [Rock/Easy Listening]
MEMORIALS - Acceptable Experience [Psychedelic Rock]
WHFR Journal Focuses on Food, Energy, and How They're Connected -- Tune in Tomorrow, June 28 at 1pm
Globally, one-third of food produced every year is wasted. That’s enough to feed about 2 billion people – twice the number of people who are undernourished. The global food system also accounts for a whopping one-third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. When food is wasted, it’s also a waste of land, water and energy. Join us for the WHFR Journal show on Friday, June 28 at 1pm as we feature a special PRX airing from Climate One that discusses how to fix the broken system from some of the people on the ground recovering food before it goes to waste.
WHFR PRESENTS: The Lion Of Zimbabwe: Thomas Mapfumo
Close out the month of June with Terence Tyson as music will feature the African sounds of Thomas Mapfumo Sunday, June 30 from 4 until 7pm.
Born on July 3, 1945 in a town just southeast from the capital Zimbabwe, Harare, he was raised in rural surroundings until the age of 10. He later got exposed to the traditional music of the Shona that featured mbira and ngoma drums.
This Just In: Episode 004
The 4th episode of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, aired June 24th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Hailey Newman - Hard Truth [Indie Rock]
Al Walser - Nigeria Calling [World / R&B]
Pradarrum feat. Panteras Negras - Jazz Angola [Jazz / World]
Michael O'Neill - Snappy Snafu (Again) [Jazz]
WHFR PRESENTS: A Quiet Storm In Heaven With The Three Divas: Angela, Minnie & Phyllis
Join Missy J on Sunday, June 23 from 4pm to 7pm, as we celebrate the music, love, and legacy of Angela Bofill, Minnie Riperton, and Phyllis Hyman - the "Three Divas" - in a quiet, heavenly tribute. Tune in to WHFR for this special event honoring the incredible talents and enduring impact of these iconic vocalists.
This Just In Episode: 003
The 3rd episode of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing 8-9p, aired June 17th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Blair Gun - Bug House [Indie Rock]
GUM ft. Ambrose Kenny-Smith - Dud [Indie Rock]
Mason Via - Hey Don't Go [Folk / Country]
Deem Spencer - She's A Winner [Electronic / R&B]
Dear Rouge - Not Afraid To Dance [Indie Rock]
Marina Allen - Red Cloud [Indie Rock]
Velocity Girl - Audrey's Eyes [Indie Rock]
Kel-P feat. Kalash - In My Feelings [World / R&B]
Hermanos Gutiérrez - Abuelita [World]
WHFR Juneteenth Special Tomorrow at 1pm on the "WHFR Journal"
Join us tomorrow (Friday, June 14) on the WHFR Journal at 1pm as we celebrate Juneteenth and air the PRX special "The Freed People". This one-hour Humankind documentary examines how America responded to a massive refugee crisis, when four million newly emancipated slaves needed shelter, employment, education and the basic rights at the close of the Civil War. Hear historians, brief readings from letters of people who were there, performances of "Negro Spirituals" and more.
WHFR PRESENTS: Father’s Day Tribute Show
Father’s Day is Coming! Tune in this Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day), from 4:00 – 7:00 PM as Ms. Marjon hosts the WHFR PRESENTS Father’s Day Tribute Show. The show will consist of R&B and classical soul music by various male artists from the 1970s to the early 2000s. There will be a special RIP tribute to various deceased male artists.
"This Just In" Episode 002
Monday June 10th marks the second episode of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing 8-9p.
Tune in each week as we feature a playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
This week's playlist:
Defects - Scapegoat [Metal]
Francis of Delirium - Blue Tuesday [Indie Rock]
9-Volt Velvet - Tropicalia [Rock]
The Weather Station - Moonlight [Soundtrack / Indie Rock]