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Classical 24
Classical 24 by CLASSICAL 24
07/26/2024 - 8:50pm
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MadrigalThe Way Ahead by Tractor
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A Candle For Judith
Space Is The Place
Instrumental, Set The Controls, The Murderotic Woman, The Massed Gadgets Of Herc by Pink Floyd
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Pink Floyd BBC 1968
What A day,Six Six Sixties by Throbbing Gristle
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20 Jazz Funk Greats
Jump Into The Fire by Psychic TV
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Alienist
Latest News
WHFR PRESENTS: Concert of Colors Recap
Tune in this Sunday, July 28th from 4 - 7 PM EST, as WHFR PRESENTS broadcasts the 2024 Concert of Colors Recap, listeners can expect more than just music. Hosted by Ms. Marjon, the show will feature exclusive interviews with some of the festival’s standout artists, offering insights into their craft and the inspirations behind their music. Interspersed with these interviews are selections from the festival’s diverse musical lineup, ensuring that listeners can relive the magic of the Concert of Colors from the comfort of their homes.
The 2024 Concert of Colors, metro Detroit’s premier diversity-themed music festival, once again graced our city with its vibrant celebration of global culture and music. This year’s event, held at various iconic venues across Detroit, brought together a dazzling array of artists and performers from around the world.
This Just In: Episode 008
Episode 8 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs July 22nd, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Junie & TheHutFriends - She Was A Knife Thrower [Indie Rock]
Ginger Root - No problems [Indie Soul]
Elias Haslanger & Mike Sailor - One Hand Clap [Jazz]
Hockey Dad - I Still Have Room [Indie Rock]
Aaron Frazer - Payback [Indie Rock]
Jest - The Moment [Indie Rock]
Parlor Greens – Driptorch [Funk]
Loma - Please, come in - [Indie Rock]
Hello Mary – Three [Indie Rock]
Andy James - New York State Of Mind [Jazz]
Animal Friend - Glorious [Electronic]
Dua Saleh - Want [R&B]
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.
PIANO GREAT IRENE SCHWEIZER 1941-2024
The great free jazz pianist Irene Schweizer has passed at the age of 83. Known for her brilliant improvisational work, collaborations with many of the great free jazz drummers and involvement in the groundbreaking Feminist Improvising Group, Ms. Schweizer's career spanned from the late 60's to her last concerts in 2019. Irene is also credited as a co-founder of the Intakt Music record label out of Switzerland.
The SPIRITS REJOICE radio program on WHFR Radio will commemorate the career of Irene Schweizer with a special four hour special of her music on Tuesday, July 23, from 6:00-10:00pm EDT. Tune in this Tuesday via whfr.fm on the internet or 89.3 fm locally in the Detroit area.
WHFR at Concert of Colors July 20th & 21st
The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. Global music at its finest at this colorful, festive, upbeat coveted summer event. Housed in Culture Source a coalition of 152 arts organizations in Southeast Michigan, the Concert of Colors has become the Midwest’s biggest diversity and arts festival.
Be sure to stop by the WHFR tent, located near the Wolverine Stage, to say hello and pick up some free WHFR swag! We will be on-site:
Saturday
noon- 8:00pm
Sunday
noon-7:00pm
Can’t make it? Be sure to tune into 89.3FM, or stream us at whfr.fm, as we will be calling into the studio with on-site updates, and broadcasting select performances live from the Wolverine Stage!
WHFR Goes Classical Friday, July 19th
Henry Ford College is closed today, Friday, July 19th, which gives our in-studio DJs an unexpected day off. We will be back in the studio tomorrow.
In the meantime, enjoy our Classical 24 programming all day long, and be sure to tune in next week to hear our regularly-scheduled Friday shows!
