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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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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!

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.

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.

Help WHFR celebrate Halloween all day long on October 31st and have some fun in the process! Simply call in to the WHFR studios at 313-845-9676 x 1 and say the phrase "Trick-or-Treat." You'll be treated (or tricked!) with a WHFR Halloween Trick-or-Treat grab bag of prizes! If you can't make it to a phone, no worries... there is another way to score a grab bag.

Send an email to whfr@hfcc.edu, on Halloween, with the subject title "Trick or Treat" to receive a free grab bag. Be sure to include your name and the address you’d like us to mail your goodies to. Please note: only one bag per person, so we can spread the “Halloween Cheer” to all.
Trick-or-Treat with WHFR and have a Happy Halloween!

Episode 21 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs October 28th, 2024. This week it's a spotlight on 3 albums from the gaming company Atlus, celebrating their 35th Anniversary with new soundtrack releases. We play from Persona 3 Reload, the new IP Metaphor: ReFantazio, and the special edition Atlus 35th All-Time Best Soundtrack.

This week's playlist:

Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice - It's Going Down Now [Soundtrack/Hip-Hop/Jazz]
Shoji Meguro - Time To Make History [Soundtrack/Indie Rock]
Shoji Meguro - Prelude To A Heroic Tale [Soundtrack/Classical]
Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice - Full Moon Full Life [Soundtrack/Indie Rock]

Shoji Meguro - Warriors In Valour [Soundtrack/Classical]
Ryota Kozuka - Battle - b2 [Soundtrack/Electronic/Rock]
Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice - Changing Seasons -Reload- [Soundtrack/Pop]
Tsukasa Masuko - 3D Center -2024 ver.- [Soundtrack/Jazz]

Benjamin Franklin / Teppei Kobayashi - Gonna be here [Soundtrack/Indie Rock]
Shoji Meguro - Formidable Foe [Soundtrack/Classical]
Azumi Takahashi - When The Moon's Reaching Out Stars -Reload- [Soundtrack/Indie Pop]
Lyn - The Whims of Fate (ATLUS Kogawa Remix) [Soundtrack/Electronic/Jazz]

Lyn - Life Will Change [Soundtrack/Indie Rock]
Lotus Juice - Iwatodai Dorm -Reload- [Soundtrack/Jazz/Hip Hop]
Shoji Meguro - Warriors In Arms - [Soundtrack/Classical]
Azumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice - Color Your Night [Soundtrack/Jazz/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.