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"WHFR PRESENTS": The Music of the Legendary Strata East Record Label
The early '70s was a time when the rock and roll and pop music industry was booming and many jazz artists were turning to jazz/rock fusion. Countless creative jazz musicians, seeking to push the music in new directions, were left out in the cold. Record contracts from major labels and well-paid gigs were scarce for many. In 1969, a plethora of creative musicians were moving to Paris and other European cities where their music was loved and respected.
Here in the States, independent record labels and small venues were struggling to provide for these very talented and forward-thinking musicians. In Detroit, the Strata Gallery and Strata Records came to the forefront in our area. Picking up upon a good thing, New York City artists Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell formed the independent STRATA EAST RECORDS in 1971. Their output of over 50 records in the 1970s and into the 80's provided a much-needed outlet for the creative work of many musicians. Records were produced in limited quantities and eventually became hard to find.
Along comes Detroit's MACK AVENUE RECORDS who have reissued much of the STRATA EAST catalog, with over 30 recordings and more to come. MACK AVENUE AND GROOV MARKETING have provided WHFR with the recordings that have been reissued in the catalog thus far. The music of Pharoah Sanders, Stanley Cowell, Charles Tolliver, Clifford Jordan and many others can be heard on these airwaves via Mack Avenue and Strata East recordings.
Tune in this Sunday, April 27, from 4:00 - 7:00pm EDT, as we explore the music from Strata East Records artists on the weekly spotlight program WHFR PRESENTS. This will be part one of the features on Strata East with more to come in the month of May. WHFR radio can be heard locally (Dearborn/Detroit) on 89.3fm and worldwide via the internet at whfr.fm.
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WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning (usually) at 4:00 pm with a rotating cast of WHFR DJs, taking in-depth looks into the many genres of music that WHFR has to offer. Tune in at 89.3 on the FM dial in Dearborn/Detroit and surrounding communities, or listen anywhere via our online streamer.
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WHFR Journal: Ride for Charity with Kyle Petty and HFC's Barrett Creative Writing Awards - Tune In April 25th at 1pm
Join us for this week's high energy and creative WHFR Journal tomorrow, 4/25/25 at 1pm as we chat with legendary former NASCAR driver and current racing analyst Kyle Petty regarding the 29th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America… and it’s making a stop in Dearborn, Michigan! Kyle will share the cause behind this important event and ways you can get involved. Also, this year marks the 50th anniversary of HFC's Creative Writing Competition, the Francis G.
This Just In: Episode 42
Episode 42 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs April 21st, 2025.
This week's playlist:
Vince Guaraldi Trio - Fly Me To The Moon (Remastered 2025) [Jazz / Soundtrack]
Bardo ft. Combo Chimbita - Renacer [World / Indie]
Matt Berninger - Bonnet Of Pins [Indie Rock]
Marina Yozora - Daffodils [Indie / Dream Pop]
The Finesse - Soul On Fire (Scott Yoshimura Remix) [R&B / Soul]
dissociate - Faceless Ones [Dark Electronic / Soundtrack]
The Faux Paws - Night [Americana / Folk]
Madeline Rosene - Fish Astronaut [Indie Pop]
Taj Mahal & Mindy Canter - I'm Too Young To Be This Old [Blues]
Franco Campanino - Avere vent'anni (Disco) [Soundtrack / World]
Samir Boehringer Sazzerac - Clickbait [Jazz]
Japanese Breakfast - Honey Water [Indie Rock / Pop]
The Seldom Scene - Last of the Steam-Powered Trains [Bluegrass / Cover]
Tune in to This Just In each week as we feature a unique playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
To submit your music for airplay consideration, please visit the Contact Us tab on our website: https://whfr.fm.