WHFR 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!
This Just In: Episode 007
Episode 7 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs July 15th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Gareth Coker & Mentrix - Main Theme (from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown) [Soundtrack]
Gareth Coker - The White Lion of Persepolis [Soundtrack]
Mentrix - The Forest Queen [Soundtrack]
Tony Gilkyson - She Keeps Her Eyes On The Prize [Jazz / Instrumental Blues]
Peter Bilt Group - Dancers' Lullaby [Rock]
Peter Freebairn - I Got Lucky (I Got You) [Indie Rock / World]
Nichole Wagner - Until The Water Comes [Indie / Country]
Frenchy and the Punk - Hypnotized [Indie / Goth Rock]
Lenora Zenzalai Helm and Tribe Jazz Orchestra ft. Joey Calderazzo - BeBop [Big Band / Vocal Jazz]
Jeff Harnar ft. Ann Hampton Callaway - I've Got Your Number [Big Band]
Bobby Rush - I'm an Undercover Lover [Blues]
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 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.
WHFR PRESENTS airs locally on 89.3FM and worldwide on whfr.fm with a rotating cast of hosts digging deep into the careers of creative artists.
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.
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.
This week's playlist:
Chance Hayden - Clean Break [Surf/Jazz]
Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra - Roundabout [Jazz]
Amiensus - Blink Of The Moment [Metal]
Tei Shi - No Falta [Indie Rock/Pop]
Zsela - Not Your Angel [Alternative/Indie Rock]
UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS ft. Emoni Wilkins - Nature Mother [Alternative/Indie Rock]
Morgan Swihart - Broken [Indie Rock]
The Speed of Sound - Question Time [Indie Rock/World]
Maggie Gently - Fireworks [Indie Rock]
Troy Kingi - Ocelli [Indie Rock]
Wyly Bigger - Midnight In Meridian [Blues/Rock]
NxWorries - Daydreamin' [R&B]
Tune in each week as we feature a 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.
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. Check out our interview with Ralph on Friday at 1pm for his take on this cherished event.
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:
1. BOBBY CHRISTINA'S CARAVAN: True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy (Nola Blue)
2. GERALD McCLENDON: Down At The Juke Joint (Delta Roots)
3. JUBU SMITH: Jubu (Little Village)
4. ELIZA NEALS: Colorcrimes (E-H Records)
5. TORONZO CANNON: Shut Up and Play! (Alligator)
6. EDEN BRENT: Getaway Blues (Yellow Dog)
7. CURTIS SALGADO: Fine By Me (Little Village)
8. MARKEY BLUE RIC LATINA PROJECT: Blue Eyed Soul (Soul O Sound)
9. LEVEE TOWN: Stories (Hudtown)
10. SAM JOYNER: Come What May (I'll Always Love You) (SELF)
DJ~KittyLuv;)
WHFR Blues Music Director
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]
Evening Ocean - The Outside World [Classical/Chill]
Laney Jones - Say Yes [Singer/Songwriter]
Mason Via - Hey Don't Go [Folk/Americana]
Louis Armstrong - Hello, Dolly! (Live At The BBC, London 1968) [Big Band]
Michelle SgP - Shark Filled Oasis [Big Band/Vocal Jazz]
Alex Harris - We Turn To Us [Soul/R&B]
Sinkane ft. Hollie Cook - Home [Funk/R&B]
Nick Alexander - I Believe to My Soul [Blues}
Robin Schlochtermeier - Unwashed Jumper [Soundtrack/Score]
Robin Schlochtermeier - End Titles (Out on a Limb) [Soundtrack/Score]
Alan - Hawaii [World]
Conscious Route ft. Lynzie Dray & Miles Better - Ducks In A Row [Hip Hop/World]
Tune in each week as we feature a 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 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.
His first band the was ZUTU BROTHERS. He quickly rebelled against the government under the rule of Robert Mugabe and did songs in protest. The new style was called CHIMURENA and is music was banned from airplay.
He was thrown into prison without cause in 1979 and demonstrations were done in protest and after 3 months he was released. He left to the United States to live in exile in Oregon. After the government was overthrown in 2017, he retuned to his homeland to perform and is loved worldwide.
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.
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]
Mordock Smith - Nicht Mehr Weinen ("No More Crying") [World / Electronic]
Berto - New Wave (Floree Remix) [Electronic]
Zachary Finnegan - Deceptive Rhetoric [Jazz]
Zachary Finnegan - The Angel Tribute [Jazz]
Rinjin - Just Us [Indie Rock]
Lonesome Shack - Fresh Bones [Indie Rock / Blues]
Xeecee - Airy [Soundtrack / Electronic]
DetroitCentriX (Kathy Kosins & Paul Randolph) - What We Want [Blues / Local]
Tune in each week as we feature a 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.
