Ms. Marjon To Host "WHFR PRESENTS"
Ms. Marjon plays R&B and Classic Soul music (including independent music) from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s. Her radio shows feature music themes, interviews, special milestone shoutouts, and music requests from the listeners. Tune in to hear Ms. Marjon's host WHFR Presents on Sunday, January 21st, from 4 to 8 PM.
Today's WHFR Journal
Join us at 1pm today for a special broadcast of HFC President Russ Kavalhuna's 2024 State of the College address on the WHFR Journal . We'll also talk with Dan Lodge from the Dearborn Public Library about the many programs the library currently has available for our community. Check it out!
Celebrating Captain Beefheart on "Roll And Tumble Take 2"
Originally scheduled to air on Monday, January 15th, this special program will instead air on Monday, January 29th, from 4-6pm.
Martin Luther King Jr. Programming
On Sunday, January 14, from 4-8pm EST, WHFR PRESENTS: A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO MARTIN LUTHER KING will present a program of jazz pieces with Dr. Martin Luther King in mind. You will hear Suites by Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, Wadada Leo Smith and John Coltrane as well as other bits and pieces concerning equality, freedom, love, etc...
WHFR PRESENTS Sunday January 14, 4-8pm EST with Pat Frisco.
SUN RA RETURNS TO EARTH FOR "WHFR PRESENTS"
Despite losing Sun Ra, in his earthly form, in 1993, his spirit continues to reign over his Earth people and his Arkestra continues to amaze, led by the 99 year old Marshall Allen.
Musicians and listeners of all genres continue to embrace the music and spirit of Sun Ra as witnessed by countless recordings released after his passing to other realms and Marshall Allen continuing the Arkestra legacy.
2023 Year in Review
Ring in 2024 with WHFR! January 1st through 7th, all your favorite WHFR shows will present special programming for our "2023 Year in Review". How will each of our DJs choose to remember the year that was? They may be playing their favorite songs/albums of 2023, recounting the bands they saw live over the year, or even just playing tracks 20 and 23 of their favorite album. Tune in to find out and see what special twists our DJs have in store for you. Happy New Year from your friends at WHFR!
TOP TEN BLUES for December 2023
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:
End-Of-Year Donations
If you're looking to spend that last bit of money set aside for charitable contributions, consider a tax-deductive donation to your favorite non-commercial internet and broadcast station, WHFR.
"WHFR PRESENTS": Gospel Music According to Missy J
This Sunday, many of us will attend Watch Night Services; Let Us Reflect, Sing Praises, Testify, O Give Thanks, while we welcome in a New Year. Please join Missy J on Sunday, December 31st, 2023 from 4:00 until 8:00pm, on the station that continues to branch out farther into the community: We are WHFR 89.3 FM!!!!
Winter Season Celebration Programming
All of us here at WHFR wish you the very best during this holiday season. Many of your favorite WHFR personalities will once again gather around the studio this season to record special programs celebrating a variety of holidays that fall into these cold months including Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year, and other winter holidays. There will be lots of wonderful independent music that you may have never heard before, plus alternative versions of your favorite traditional holiday songs.
WHFR Journal Friday, Dec. 15, 1pm-2pm
We invite you to tune in to this week's WHFR Journal program when we chat with Cory Keller, President of Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit about their services and facilities, and ways to get involved in helping our local furry friends. Also, we'll talk about the beautiful Arab American National Museum with the AANM's Curator of Education and the Arab Film Festival, Dave Serio. Learn how the AANM helps educate our community on the culture and history of the Middle East's traditions and heritage. All this on a powerful edition of the WHFR Journal this Friday at 1pm.
"WHFR PRESENTS": TWO RHYTHMIC RIDES SUNDAY DECEMBER 17
On Sunday, December 17th, from 4pm-8pm, WHFR PRESENTS will feature two thematic rhythmic rides for your listening and soul stirring pleasure.
4-6 PM: LOVE SONGS AND THEIR MEANINGS
6-8 PM: A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND LIFE: HITSVILLE USA
"WHFR PRESENTS": DEREK BAILEY "COMPANY" PROJECTS
Derek Bailey was an avant-garde guitarist of the highest order. From 1976 until 1994, he assembled various configurations of like-minded, free improvising musicians to form his project called "Company." Musicians from the worlds of jazz, classical and avant-garde were invited to break down into duos, trios and small groups to create spontaneous interactive music.
Wrekking Hours Radio Show Xmas Special!
Tune in to 89.3fm Detroit or online at WHFR.fm for the Annual Wrecking Christmas with Krampus Wrekking Hours Radio Show Xmas Special today, December 4th, from 6-8pm.
