WHFR Journal: Our 40th Birthday, Helping Our Community, and the Healing Power of Music -- Friday at 1pm
Tune in to the "WHFR Journal" Friday, Nov. 14 at 1pm as we hear from our Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Nealon about his favorite parts of what makes WHFR so special. We'll also talk with Crimestoppers of Michigan President and CEO Dan DiBardino about ways to support the cause of making our communities safer as well as an upcoming holiday event for kids. We'll wrap the show with a PRX special about the Healing Power of Music -- something that we believe in here at WHFR.
WHFR's 40th Birthday and Alumni Reunion Live Broadcast
WHFR's 40th Birthday and Alumni Reunion Live Broadcast: Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5:00–9:00 p.m.
WHFR is turning 40 years old, and we’re celebrating with a special Alumni Reunion Live Broadcast!
Former WHFR DJs, staff, and volunteers from the past four decades will join us for an evening of music, memories, and on-air magic. They'll be back on HFC's airwaves, sharing stories from their time at WHFR, and will bring a few favorite tracks from their show days to spin live on the air!
This Just In: Episode 71
Episode 71 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs November 10th, 2025 from 8-9pm and November 11th, 2025 from 3-4pm. This week, we spotlight new music from female artists!
This week's playlist:
Rachel Bobbitt - Hands Hands Hands [Alternative]
Khatumu - Matador [Indie Rock]
Leigh-Anne - Dead and Gone [Pop]
KeiyaA - make good [R&B]
WHFR PRESENTS: A MULTI-PART FEATURE ON YUSEF LATEEF
Although he was born October 9, 1920, in Chattanooga Tennessee, we in Detroit can claim YUSEF LATEEF as a cultural treasure, having lived his formative years in our city. The multi-instrumentalist and spiritual inspiration was born William Emmanuel Huddleston, his family moving to Detroit before his 5th birthday. Yusef met and performed with many of the jazz greats who played and/or resided here in Detroit, such as Elvin Jones and Paul Chambers while working on his degree in music at Wayne State University.
WHFR Journal Talks Coping with Chronic Pain from PRX -- Friday at 1pm
Join us for the WHFR Journal tomorrow, November 7 at 1pm, as we share a powerful PRX program episode of "Peace Talks Radio" called "At Peace With Chronic Pain" from April of this year. Host Anna Van Dine interviews people experiencing chronic pain and speaks with experts who provide tools to cope with it. Chronic pain impacts more than just physical health, and this show sheds light on ways to achieve better quality of life. Tune in Friday at 1pm to learn more, only here on WHFR-FM.
WHFR 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion & Live Broadcast
WHFR 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion & Live Broadcast: Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. Henry Ford College Pavilion & WHFR Studios, Dearborn, MI
WHFR is turning 40 years old, and we’re celebrating with a special Alumni Reunion and Live Broadcast!
This Just In: Episode 70
Episode 70 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs November 3rd, 2025 from 8-9pm and November 4th, 2025 from 3-4pm.
This week's playlist:
Bass Drum of Death - Phantom Drip [Garage Rock / Indie]
FB Project - Jimbo (Club Mix) [Afro-Pop / House]
False Flowers - Another Lullaby [Goth Rock]
Icicle - One Good Reason [Indie Rock / Alternative]
TOP TEN BLUES for October 2025
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 6:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:
This Sunday on "WHFR Presents": Celebrating Independent Artists
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, soul, and pure artistry with WHFR Presents: Celebrating Independent Artists this Sunday, November 2nd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM EST. This special broadcast will showcase independent artists from around the world, celebrating the brilliance and diversity found in Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Gospel music. From smooth jazz musicians and soulful crooners to uplifting gospel performers, your host Ms.
Trick or Treat with WHFR
WHFR's favorite Halloween tradition returns! A special WHFR TRICK OR TREAT GRAB BAG will be given away to any listener who "Trick or Treats" us on Friday, October 31.
These grab bags will have a variety of creepy items including CDs and WHFR swag. Email us at whfr@hfcc.edu or leave a message at 313-317-6579 anytime on Halloween with your "Trick or Treat" greeting, and be sure to include a mailing address!
The WHFR Trick or Treat Grab Bags are available only one per listener.
WHFR Journal Halloween Special -- Friday at 1pm
Tune in to the WHFR Journal Friday, October 31 at 1pm as we present an episode from the PRX series: "To the Best of Our Knowledge -- Halloween Spooktacular" called "Everyday Magic". If you look around, magic is everywhere, and this special will show you how to find it. Happy Halloween from all of us at WHFR Radio!
This Just In: Episode 69
Episode 69 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs October 27th, 2025 from 8-9pm and October 28th, 2025 from 3-4pm.
This week's playlist:
Rosie Flores & the Talismen - Dracula's Haunt [Rockabilly]
Weird Nightmare - Forever Elsewhere [Alternative / Indie Rock]
Brother Ray Lemelin & The Matinee Kings - Walk On [Blues, Acoustic]
Lucius - Thick as Thieves [Alt Pop]
This Sunday on "WHFR Presents"
WHFR Presents will feature three hours of songs of autumn on Sunday, October 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bill Keith will dig up songs about the season, the crisp cool air of fall, and of course Halloween. He'll air several songs from the new album, "Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies: The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire."
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WHFR Journal: Breast Cancer Awareness and Saving Endangered Species -- Friday at 1pm
Join us for the WHFR Journal, our news, views, and community service program tomorrow -- Friday, October 24 -- at 1pm as we share stories of hope, encouragement, and support with a special PRX program from Boom Goddess Radio: Since 1985, October has been deemed Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests include Elaine Kennedy, a breast cancer survivor, and Dolly Quinn, a local entrepreneur who owns a salon and spa for breast cancer patients to help make them feel better.
WHFR 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion & Live Broadcast
WHFR 40th Birthday Alumni Reunion & Live Broadcast: Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Henry Ford College Pavilion & WHFR Studios, Dearborn, MI
WHFR is turning 40 years old, and we’re celebrating with a special Alumni Reunion and Live Broadcast!