WHFR News

Judy Banker & Roger Ponder Visit "Theme Attic" Today!

⮕ Today is the fourth day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!
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WHFR "Behind The Mic": Robbwith2bees

⮕ Today is the fourth day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Radio Vault....

⮕ Today is the third day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

WHFR RADIOTHON Pledge DriveIn celebration of Opening Day and Radiothon 2024, Radio Vault on WHFR-FM presents three hours of baseball broadcasts and interviews TUESDAY, APRIL 16th, 10AM-1:00PM:

WHFR "Behind The Mic": Tom Wilson & Dan Karpinski

⮕ Today is the third day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!

To Receive Is Better Than To Give (In This Case)

⮕ Today is the second day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

WHFR "Behind The Mic": Anderson Coleman

⮕ Today is the second day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

As a highlight of our 2024 "Spotlight on Our Volunteers" Radiothon theme, we're thrilled to present "Behind The Mic," our WHFR Volunteer Spotlight Series where you, our Loyal Listener, can get to know a little bit more about your favorite WHFR personalities!

WHFR "Behind The Mic": Pat Frisco

⮕ Today is the first day of WHFR's once-a-year pledge drive, RADIOTHON. Full story here!

WHFR RADIOTHON Pledge Drive is April 14th - 20th!

Will you join us in continuing this legacy by donating to WHFR during Radiothon 2024?

Dear Friend of WHFR-FM,

It's incredible how time flies. As the General Manager of WHFR Radio for 25 years, it's a journey that feels both swift and fulfilling.

WHFR PRESENTS: John Coltrane Radiothon Special

It seems to be consensus that Charlie Parker was the greatest alto saxophonist in the history of music. But what about the tenor and soprano saxophone? Most would agree that honor would go to the genius of John Coltrane.

From his early days with Miles Davis to the 1950's Prestige Records dates, his "modal" period for Atlantic, the classic quartet on Impulse and the incendiary later years with Pharoah Sanders and Alice Coltrane, Mr. Coltrane always strived for new ideas and ways to express what he felt in his heart and mind.

TOP TEN BLUES for March 2024

Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2pm until 4pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'.

Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:

WHFR PRSENTS: EASTER SUNDAY GOSPEL

Please join Missy J from 4 until 8pm on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, for a day of rejoicing the Resurrection of Christ thru Music and inspirational thoughts. WE are WHFR DEARBORN!

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.

The Detroit Wall and Student Gallery Show on Today's WHFR Journal

Tune in to the WHFR Journal this afternoon, March 29, at 1 PM for an exciting look at HFC's upcoming theatrical performance, The Detroit Wall Project, featuring stories, historical perspectives, and a modern take on Detroit's Birwood Wall. We'll start the Journal with info on the latest student exhibit at HFC's Sisson Art Gallery which opens next week. Check it out!

WHFR PRSENTS: The Queen Of Soul

Tune in and join Missy J as we celebrate the Queen Of Soul on Sunday, March 24th, from 4 until 8pm. WE will play Music from the Columbia, Atlantic and Arista years. During the last hour, we will go to church with Aretha and her father Rev. C.L. Franklin.
Making Waves, WE are WHFR DEARBORN!

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.

HFC's President's Collage Concert TOMORROW Live on WHFR

The HFC Music Department will present the 29th President’s Collage Concert on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Michael A. Guido Theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center,15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. Tickets are still available, so check out this link for details. As a special treat for our WHFR listeners, we'll be airing the concert live on 89.3FM and whfr.fm. If you're able to see the concert live and in person, that's certainly best.

WHFR PRESENTS: DYLANOLOGY & Alt. Country

This Sunday March 17, WHFR PRESENTS will feature two unique programs spotlighting the areas of folk and alternative country music.

From 4-6pm EDT, Brian Yamstein will continue his "DYLANOLOGY" program featuring the music, life and influences of Bob Dylan.
That will be followed by this from WHFR's Bill Keith: