WHFR PRESENTS PIANIST/COMPOSER KRIS DAVIS
Ever since her first recording as a leader in 2010, pianist KRIS DAVIS has brought a fresh, inspired and creative approach to today's jazz and improvised music. From solo performances to duo, trio and larger ensembles, Kris has established herself as one of the top pianists, composers and group leaders of our time...
"WHFR Journal" Talks Mad About Marches with the Dearborn Symphony, Women's History with The Henry Ford, and Ceramics with HFC -- Friday, March 20, at 1pm
Join us March 20 at 1pm for this week's WHFR Journal as we talk with Dearborn Symphony Orchestra Conductor and Musical Director Steve Jarvi about their "Mad About Marches" performance on March 27. We'll then chat with Lori Petreluis, Manager of Museum Programs at The Henry Ford about their exciting Women's History Month events and exhibits. We'll wrap the show with HFC's own Steve Glazer as he shares the latest on the exhibition at our Sisson Gallery and it's partnering Ceramics Conference taking place in metro Detroit next week. Tune in and enjoy -- and Happy Spring!
This Just In: Episode 88
Episode 88 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs March 16th, 2026 from 8-9pm and March 17th, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
The James Hunter Six ft. Van Morrison - Ain't That A Trip [Blues]
The Legal Matters - Marching On [Local Indie Rock / Power Pop]
The Spongetones - So Long [Rock]
Dermot Kennedy - Funeral [Rock / Pop]
Léonie Pernet - Contre Terre [World]
Laibach ft. Wiyaala - Allgorhythm [World / Electronic]
Zanna - Cloud #9 [World]
PUNCHBAG - What's in My Bag [Pop / Alternative]
WHFR PRESENTS THE MUSIC OF HENRY THREADGILL PART FOUR
To wrap up our four part feature of the music of HENRY THREADGILL, WHFR PRESENTS will focus on his music of the latter part of the 2010s up through the present time. In the last decade, Henry has focused a great deal upon his work as a composer and conductor. Featured works will include Henry's work with WADADA LEO SMITH'S Great Lakes Quartet and his own 14 or 15 kestra (taking off on the concept of Sun Ra's Arkestra). Finally, a return where it all started with music from AIR and the Sextet(t)...
"WHFR Journal" Talks HFC Community of Care and Star Trek with a Women's History Month Flare - Friday, March 13, at 1pm
Join us tomorrow on the WHFR Journal as we share info on an afternoon dedicated to highlighting essential resources available to students in their communities called "Community of Care", taking place on March 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Henry Ford College. Also, in honor of the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek and Women’s History Month, we look with PRX at the voyages of D.C. Fontana – the trailblazing screenwriter who helped Star Trek go where television had never gone before. This and more on the WHFR Journal, Friday, March 13 at 1pm. "Live long and prosper"!
This Just In: Episode 87
Episode 87 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs March 9th, 2026 from 8-9pm and March 10th, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
Tongues of Fire - Superficial [Alternative / Punk]
BALTHVS - Inner Heights [Psychedelic / Funk]
Status/Non-Status - At All [Alternative / Rock]
Odd Mob ft. Lizzy Land - Never Alone [Dance / Electronic]
Midweek Midnights 1-Year Anniversary
It has been an immense honor to be welcomed onto the WHFR team, and this first year has been one of learning, discovery, and simply relishing in the joy of the work I do here at the station. Midweek Midnights has become a passion project, one that has taught me the importance of keeping the spirit of music alive, and of doing things for yourself, regardless of who’s watching (or in this case, listening)…
REMEMBERING COUNTRY JOE (January 1, 1942 - March 7, 2026)
The legendary songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and activist, COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, has left us at the age of 82. Most well known for his anti-war and other political protest songs, Country Joe's career has found him composing and performing music spanning areas of country, folk, psychedelic rock and soul...
This Sunday on "WHFR Presents"
WHFR Presents will put the focus on Power Pop this Sunday, March 8, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., when Bill Keith presents "Pop Goes the Mitten." Explore a homegrown evening of music influenced by the Beatles, Cheap Trick, Big Star and the Raspberries. Bill will share new and classic Michigan-made music from artists like the Legal Matters, Nick Piunti, Crossword Smiles and the Romantics... ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
"WHFR Journal" Talks Friends for Animals and AI - Friday, March 6, at 1pm
Tune in to the WHFR Journal tomorrow, March 6 at 1PM as we chat with Cory Keller, President and CEO of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit about their upcoming Best Buddies Brunch and more ways to connect with the facility, support their cause, and even find a forever furry companion. In our second half, we'll shift to the topic of AI in academia and talk with Dr.
TOP TEN BLUES for February 2026
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 Just In: Episode 86
Episode 86 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs March 2nd, 2026 from 8-9pm and March 3rd, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
The Legal Matters - It Doesn't Matter [Local / Indie Rock]
Railroad Earth ft. Daniel Donato - Keep Your Eyes Open [Rock]
Sounding Arrow - Lucky Shaman [Alternative / Indie Rock]
Meels - Out West [Country]
Meels - The Wizard [Country]
Meels - Marsha June [Country]
Meels - Vultures [Country]
Meels - Old Mill Valley [Country]
This Monday on We Are Not Alone...
Join us for We Are Not Alone with host David Twichell the first Monday of each month at 2PM. We cover the UFO phenomenon and all things paranormal and talk to special guests about their experiences and research...
WHFR Journal Talks Financial Literacy, Media Content Creation, and Food Literacy -- Friday at 1pm
Tune in tomorrow, February 27, at 1pm on the WHFR Journal as we speak with Cassandra Fluker form HFC's Office of Student Activities and Nicole Bernacik from U-M Credit Union about a free financial literacy series coming up that's open to both students and the community at large. We'll then chat with Cortney Markham, HFC Media Lab Tech with the Media Communication Arts program, who shares an inside peek at what the program has to offer for you. We'll wrap up the show with a PRX special from Food Sleuth Radio, titled “Food Literacy for All”.
This Just In: Episode 85
Episode 85 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs February 23rd, 2026 from 8-9pm and February 24th, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
Concrete Angels - Selling You Out [Hard Rock / Local]
Hellrazor - Sands Of Time [Metal]
Sick Shooters - Heartbreaker Soulshaker [Punk Rock]
Linney - HALO (Extended Mix) [Electronic / House]