WHFR News
"WHFR Presents" this Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
When we think of holiday music most people rush past Thanksgiving straight to Christmas and other winter holidays. As we approach the end of November, Bill Keith will host a special edition of WHFR Presents focusing on songs about Thanksgiving, Thankfulness, Gratitude, and the things we are thankful for.
Bill will mix in songs about many things he is thankful for including songs about love, music, baseball, and family. Get ready for Thanksgiving with a wonderful evening of music to kickstart your week.
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WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning 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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This Just In: Episode 24
Episode 24 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs November 18th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Ben Sidran - Ever Since The World Ended [Vocal Jazz / Blues]
Cage Willis - Wonderin' Why [Southern Rock]
Mark Winters - Boundary Layer [Indie Rock]
HONEYMOAN - Riff Before Work [Indie Rock / Pop]
Mariaa Siga - Wama [World]
Jenny Owen Youngs - Someone's Ex [Folk]
The Coronas ft. Gabrielle Aplin - That's Exactly What Love Is [Indie Rock]
Z Berg ft. Keith Carradine - Love Hurts [Soundtrack / Contemporary Folk]
Librarians With Hickeys - Hello Operator [Indie Rock]
UTO - 2MOONS [Alt Pop]
Waking April - Rules [Electro Pop]
Exstra & MØØNE - All I'll Ever Know [Electronic]
King Bee & The Stingers - Take Me To The River [Live Blues]
49 Winchester - Traveling Band [Country]
Kea - We Made It Thru [RnB]
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.
This Sunday on "WHFR Presents"
The metro Detroit area has always been a vibrant scene for good music of all genres, including the Blues, Motown, Techno, and more. WHFR has been here to support that for almost 40 years. In the 1990s and 2000s we were lucky enough to receive a plethora of CDs of all kinds of indie rock for airplay.
A scene exploded with bands and artists that had a huge impact on music: Jack White in his early days, The Detroit Cobras, The Sights, The Go, The Demolition Doll Rods, just to name a few.
Join me on WHFR PRESENTS this Sunday at 4:00pm as I spotlight many of the artists from this era.
–Scott Boatright
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WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning 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: Epilepsy Awareness and Anxiety Tech, Friday at 1pm
Join us tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at 1pm for the WHFR Journal. We'll talk with Shannon Waid from the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan during this Epilepsy Awareness Month to share statistics, latest info, and ways to support those with Epilepsy. We'll also share a piece from PRX titled "Anxiety Tech: Gadgets to Chill You Out". If you don't have time to meditate or take a yoga class, some new technology products might help relieve stress and anxiety. Tune in and learn more about these important and interesting topics on the WHFR Journal.
WHFR Remembers Two Departed Giants Of Jazz
The jazz world has recently lost many of its elder statesmen in the music. Benny Golson and Quincy Jones are recent losses and now we mourn the loss of the great drummer ROY HAYNES and alto saxophonist LOU DONALDSON.
On Sunday, November 17, Terence Tyson will salute both of these artists on the Play It By Ear program from 10:00am-1:00pm. Then, on Tuesday, November 19, Pat Frisco will air a six-hour feature on ROY HAYNES during the Spirits Rejoice radio program from 4:00pm-10:00pm EST.
Both of these giants of jazz began their recorded careers in the late-1940s/early-1950s and continued strong through 2018. LOU DONALDSON started his career in the early '50s playing bebop with the bands of Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey and Milt Jackson, continuing into the '60s and beyond with a soulful approach to the music. ROY HAYNES' career began In the late '40s with saxophone giants Lester Young and Charlie Parker, going on to propel groups in many styles and approaches to jazz such as bebop and free jazz.
The world lost LOU on November 9 at the age of 98 and ROY on November 12 at the age of 99. Tune in this coming Sunday and Tuesday for deep dives into the careers of these two giants of the music via WHFR Radio at 89.3fm and on the worldwide web at whfr.fm.
This Just In: Episode 23
Episode 23 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs November 11th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Coco Em - Kwa Raha Zangu (Emile Papandréou Remix) [World / Electronic]
Koto - Dragon's Legend [Electronic]
Swimming With Bears - Patient Disguise [Indie Rock]
Bossa Nova Noites ft. Monique Elen & Najee, with Chico Brown - Respect Yourself [Jazz / World]
Cape Jay - Brazilia [Indie Rock]
Mk.gee - ROCKMAN [Indie Rock]
Motherhood - Grow High/Grow Higher [Indie Rock]
Bennett Wood - 4th Wall [Jazz]
Yelena Eckemoff - Battle [Rock / Jazz]
L-Milla - Everybody's Free (DJ Soulstar Extended Remix) [Electronic / Techno]
Lashon - Moolah [Hip Hop]
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.
"Dear Harvey" and Veterans Day Special on WHFR Journal, Nov. 8 at 1pm
Tune in to the WHFR Journal this Friday, Nov. 8 at 1pm when we talk with Dr. John Michael Sefel, Director, and Dr. Chelsea Lonsdale, Faculty Consultant for the upcoming HFC Theatre production of Dear Harvey about this important docudrama. We'll also discuss the exciting opportunity for members of our community to view a panel from the AIDS Quilt that will be on display at the HFC Sisson Gallery in conjunction with this powerful play.
Also, to mark Veteran’s Day, we'll air a special 2017 interview from the National Endowment for the Arts with author Sebastian Junger a journalist deeply engaged with war and the people who fight in them. As a contributing editor for Vanity Fair, he’s covered international stories including the war in Afghanistan, a region and subject he’s returned to over the course of his career. In this podcast, Sebastian Junger discusses his book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, which explores the complexities soldiers can find when they return from war.
Please tune in Friday, Nov. 8 at 1pm to learn more about these important stories of those who make and have made a difference in our world.
WHFR PRESENTS: Legendary Jazz Drummer Andrew Cyrille At 85
There's something about the vitality and spirit of many of our great drummers in music history. There's Roy Haynes at 99, Billy Hart at 83 and Han Bennink at 82 years of age. And then there's ANDREW CYRILLE. Andrew continues to amaze and create, propelling the music forward in his own groups as well as others. Mr. Cyrille refuses to let the music lay dormant, seeking to create new sounds and enrich the various ensembles he is involved with.
In 1961, at the age of 21, Cyrille took part in a recording with the great tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins and eventually joining the bands of the pianist Cecil Taylor in 1965. Andrew has gone on to lead creative ensembles, work with many artists of Chicago's AACM and some of the great European improvisers such as Peter Brotzmann. Mr. Cyrille was an integral part of the band Trio 3, along with saxophonist Oliver Lake and bassist Reggie Workman from the late 1990s through the late 2010s.
WHFR PRESENTS, heard Sundays from 4-7pm EST, will feature the work of Mr. Cyrille in his various projects.
What could easily be a 24 hour feature, the program will attempt to cover some of the highlights of this man's incredible career.
Photo by Marek Lazarski.
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WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning 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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Remembering The Blues: "Ambassador of the Blues: Life Celebration of Steve Soviak"
On November 3rd, 2024, the "Ambassador of the Blues: Life Celebration of Steve Soviak" took place at the Token Lounge, in Westland. Many great Blues Musicians were "Keeping The Blues Alive" here, in Michigan, in appreciation for this Man's great love and dedication to Local Area Blues Music.
This fantastic concert lineup opened with solo-acoustic guitar musical performances by Howard Glazer and Leonardo Gianola. Big Daddy Fox followed the acoustic sets with a set of electric guitar-accompanied soulful vocals. Laith Al-Saadi followed with his guitar and voice.
Next, "Detroit's Queen of Blues", Thornetta Davis hit the stage with a beautiful, royal performance befitting the wonderful Blues loving audience gathered together for this celebration of life. Larry McCray then delivered a powerful, heartfelt set and was joined by his son, Bleau McCray-Morel, on guitar for one song.
The four headliners were backed by the members of the award-winning band, "Detroit Blu", with Christopher Leigh on guitar, Donny Burton on drums, Fred Crandal on harmonica, Duane Larkin on bass, and Greg Kobe on keys.
The "All Star Finale" brought many a tear to conclude this memorable night's tribute to a man whose life brought so many Blues Enthusiasts together. The M/C, Karen Efaw, recalled how Steve helped in building the Blues Community in Michigan by bringing Blues Artists' lives together. Many of Steve Soviak's Friends and associates spoke about his life and good friendship. CONTINUED...
This Sunday On Hotwax Radio
This Sunday, starting at 7:00pm, the White Rabbit and Hotwax Radio will be saluting our nation’s veterans with a special show. The Armed Forces, mushroom clouds, bugle calls, bootcamp, draft mornings, and a host of other military tributes will be offered to give a heartfelt thanks to those who serve or have served. Don’t miss it! From the stations that’s making waves: WHFR Dearborn!
This Just In: Episode 22
Episode 22 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs November 4th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse - Satisfy Your Queen [Blues Rock]
Oz Noy & Andrew Synowiec - Kuffle Shuffle [Blues / Jazz]
West of Texas - I Can Almost Taste The Whiskey [Country]
Alice Wallace - Fireflies [Country]
Jean Wilson and Friends - One Note Samba [Local / Vocal Jazz]
Zy The Way - Agile 還 [Jazz / World]
Seafarers - Melissa [Contemporary Folk]
Ben Walker - Railway Train [Folk / Singer-Songwriter]
Tension Splash - Breathe [Local / Hard Rock]
Somebody's Hero - Luck Runs Out [Hardcore / Metal]
Collin Sherman - Blue Kilter [Jazz]
Tracy Yang Jazz Orchestra - Melting Arctic [Jazz]
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.
WHFR Journal: Pride and Positivity - Friday, Nov. 1 at 1pm
Join us for a special pre-election edition of the WHFR Journal when we talk with Alicia Mazurek, Co-President of the League of Women Voters - Dearborn/Dearborn Heights. Alicia will walk us through our voting options as we near the home stretch of this important election season. We'll discuss early and absentee voting rights in Michigan, what you can expect at the polls, and how to exercise your right to vote with pride and confidence.
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Have a fun and safe Halloween, and don't forget that our WHFR Halloween Grab Bags Are Back!
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WHFR PRESENTS: '70s Music Celebration
Tune In this Sunday, November 3rd, at 4:00pm for a Special Birthday Celebration on WHFR 89.3 FM for all the '70s babies!
Join us for an unforgettable day of soulful music as we celebrate **Ms. Marjon's 50th birthday!** This special broadcast will feature the best R&B classics, soul grooves, and timeless R&B and Classic Soul hits from the '70s, dedicated to all the '70s babies. But that’s not all—stay tuned as Ms. Marjon shares her incredible story of singing background and dancing on stage with the legendary Evelyn "Champagne" King, adding a special touch to her milestone celebration.
This special broadcast will be a musical journey through one of the most iconic eras in music history—the 19'70s! Ms. Marjon brings you the best in R&B classics, soul grooves, and timeless hits defining a generation. From the smooth rhythms that made us sway to the infectious beats that got everyone on the dance floor, this playlist is crafted for all the 70’s babies and anyone who appreciates the rich legacy of soulful music. Expect to hear songs that not only filled the airwaves but became the soundtracks of our lives, inspiring countless artists and shaping the future of R&B and soul music.
TOP TEN BLUES for October 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:
1. JAKE SHIMABUKURO AND MICK FLEETWOOD: Blues Experience (Forty Below)
2. JOVIN WEBB: Drifter (Blind Pig Records)
3. RONNIE BAKER BROOKS: Blues In My DNA (Alligator Records)
4. JONTAVIOUS WILLIS: West Georgia Blues (Strolling Bones Records)
5. JERRON PAXTON: Things Done Changed (Smithsonian Folkways)
6. TAB BENOIT: I Hear Thunder (Whiskey Bayou Records)
7. BRUCE KATZ BAND: Back In Boston Live (Dancing Rooster)
8. RANDY MCALLISTER: Lines (Reaction)
9. VANEESE THOMAS: Stories In Blue (Overton Music)
10. KAT RIGGINS: Revival (House Of Berry)
DJ~KittyLuv;)
WHFR Blues Music Director
