WHFR News
WHFR PRESENTS... FROM PHILLY WITH LOVE
Join the host of The House That Jack Swing Built, Missy J, as LOVE IS heard on the airwaves Sunday, February 11, from 4-8pm. The show will feature selections from the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia International Records, Philly Groove and TSOP (THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA).
Reaching farther out into the community, WE are WHFR 89.3 FM!
WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday from 4-8pm EST on WHFR 89.3 FM and whfr.fm online. Keep checking the website each week to find out who and what will be featured by our rotating cast of DJs.
“WHFR PRESENTS”: There's Always Room For Cello
The February 4th edition of WHFR PRESENTS will feature a wide array of cellists in the creative world of jazz, the avant-garde and bit of modern classical music for good measure.
Tune in to hear works from cellists such as Tristan Honsinger (pictured), Tomeka Reid, Abdul Wadud and many others on Sunday, February 4, from 4-8pm EST via WHFR 89.3fm and whfr.fm streaming live.
WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday from 4-8pm EST on WHFR 89.3 FM and whfr.fm online. Keep checking the website each week to find out who and what will be featured by our rotating cast of DJs.
TOP TEN BLUES for January 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:
1. KEVIN BURT AND BAD MEDICINE: Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers (Gulf Coast Records)
2. CEDAR COUNTY COBRAS: Homesick Blues (SELF)
3. PATTI PARKS: Come Sing With Me (VizzTone Label Group)
4. 11 GUYS QUARTET: 11 x 11 (VizzTone Label Group)
5. LARRY TAYLOR AND THE TAYLOR FAMILY FEATURING THE SOUL HEALERS: Generations Of Blues: Westside Legacy (Nola Blue Records)
6. ROBBIE PARRISH FEATURING KIRK McKIM: Still Brothers After All These Years (SELF)
7. CHRISTONE "KINGFISH" INGRAM: Live In London (Alligator Records)
8. D.K. HARRELL: The Right Man (Little Village)
9. EMMA WILSON: Memphis Calling (SELF)
10. CHRIS O'LEARY: The Hard Line (Alligator Records)
DJ~KittyLuv;)
WHFR Blues Music Director
Celebrating Captain Beefheart on "Roll And Tumble Take 2"
He was born Don Van Vliet on January 15, 1941, but became known as Captain Beefheart. His association with Frank Zappa, while in high school, shaped both of those artists careers in many "Bizarre" ways. They shared a love for blues, '50s R&B and jazz. After a series of singles in the mid '60s, the Captain was signed by Zappa for his most well known "masterpiece" Trout Mask Replica.
His career would ebb and flow in the '70s and early '80s, but he will always be known for his unique style of gritty vocals, squealing horns, off-beat rhythms and general insanity. Tune in for a special two-hour program of the music of Captain Beefheart, January 29, from 4-6pm EST, on the Roll and Tumble Take 2 program heard on this radio station, WHFR-FM and streaming on whfr.fm.
"WHFR PRESENTS" January 28, 4-8PM EST
Join Bill Keith from 4-6pm as he presents "BACK IN THE DAY," a throwback to college radio past, featuring artists from the '70s and '80s, along with current music by those artists, showing that they are still making relevant music today.
Stay tuned from 6-8pm as Brian Yamstein explores the various renditions of the classic song "Peggy O" on his HISTORY NOTES special, starting with the original Bob Dylan versions and into the various takes on the piece.
WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday from 4-8pm EST on WHFR 89.3 FM and whfr.fm online. Keep checking the website each week to find out who and what will be featured by our rotating cast of DJs.
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.
WHFR PRESENTS airs Sundays at 4:00pm EST on your radio dial at 89.3FM in the Dearborn/Detroit area, and streams worldwide at WHFR 89.3 FM. Keep checking the WHFR website each week to find out what might be next on WHFR PRESENTS.
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.
On Monday, January 15, from 10am-2pm EST, we will honor the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is important that we teach our youth (the future) that Dr. King was more than just a dream, he was reality and on a mission to benefit all of us. Please join Missy J on Monday, January 15th starting at 10am for a special WHFR PRESENTS: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution and an encore presentation of "The Great March To Freedom." Branching farther out into the community, "We are WHFR 89.3FM on your dial!"
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.
As Saturn meets Ancient Egypt and transcends to Birmingham, Alabama, Chicago, Illinois, New York City and Philadelphia, the Sun Ra Arkestra lives forever in the history of music, dance and theatre. Join me, Pat Frisco, for a four hour excursion into the music of Sun Ra, from it's beginnings in the mid 50's until, well....today. WHFR PRESENTS, Sunday, January 7, 4-8pm EST, WHFR 89.3 FM and online at whfr.fm.
WHFR PRESENTS airs Sundays at 4:00pm EST on your radio dial at 89.3FM in the Dearborn/Detroit area, and streams worldwide at WHFR 89.3 FM. Keep checking the WHFR website each week to find out what might be next on WHFR PRESENTS.
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:
1. V/A: Jingle All The Way (Blue Heart Records)
2. BIG HARP GEORGE: Big Harp George Does Christmas (Blues Mountain Records)
3. THE DIG 3: Damn The Rent (SELF)
4. BOB CORRITORE/ V/A: Bob Corritore & Friends: Somebody Put Bad Luck On Me (VizzTone-SWMAF)
5. PETER VETESKA AND BLUES TRAIN: Full Tilt (Blue Heart Records)
6. CEDAR COUNTY COBRAS: Homesick Blues (SELF)
7. MARCEL SMITH: From My Soul (Little Village)
8. GHALIA VOLT: Shout Sister Shout (Ruf)
9. LISA BIALES: Lisa Biales-At Christmas (Big Song Music)
10. COCO MONTOYA: Writing On The Wall (Alligator Records)
DJ~KittyLuv;)
WHFR Blues Music Director
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.
Giving feels great and is easy!
Please visit https://foundation.hfcc.edu/whfr to make your secure online donation TODAY, perhaps in honor of a loved one as a special holiday gift, or because you believe in the mission of local, independent radio.
Please be sure to scroll down and select "WHFR."
Thank you in advance for your support!
"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!!!!
WHFR PRESENTS airs Sundays at 4:00pm EST on your radio dial at 89.3FM in the Dearborn/Detroit area, and streams worldwide at WHFR 89.3 FM. Keep checking the WHFR website each week to find out what might be next on WHFR PRESENTS.
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.
One special addition to WHFR’s own Winter Season Celebration programming will be Paul Winter's 40th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration from NPR Music. Hosted by WNYC's John Schaefer, it will feature special guests Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul, and Mary), the Paul Winter Consort, including cellist Eugene Friesen and double reed player Paul McCandless, gospel singer Theresa Thomason, and the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. In these dark times, the Winter Solstice Celebration offers an uplifting experience of community, light, and music. Treat yourself to this contemporary take on ancient solstice rituals. Paul Winter's 40th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration will be featured throughout WHFR’s Winter Season Celebration programming on December 24th and 25th.
So light up the Christmas tree, throw an extra log into the fireplace, prepare your hot chocolate, and enjoy the holiday spirit while listening to our Winter Season Celebration programming on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2023 right here on WHFR.
