WHFR News

"THE NEW THING" in jazz was on the horizon. John Coltrane was setting the music world on fire with his innovations in sound. Albert Ayler, Archie Shepp and Pharoah Sanders would follow suit with unique approaches to the music coupled with social and spiritual commentary. Many other great jazz musicians would jump aboard the IMPULSE RECORDS bandwagon to create music unlike any other heard previously.

From 1961 through the 1970's, IMPULSE RECORDS could be counted upon to hear what was new and happening in jazz and improvised music. Through many changes in ownership, including ABC Records who reissued many Sun Ra hard to find recordings in the 1970's, Impulse Records held true to the creative sounds in modern music. And they are back on the scene today as well.

TUNE IN TO WHFR RADIO on Sunday, January 26, between the hours of 1-7pm EST, as the radio program WHFR PRESENTS will be expanded to a six-hour broadcast of the music of IMPULSE RECORDS from the beginnings of the label to the modern day. WHFR PRESENTS can be heard over the airwaves locally on 89.3fm and heard worldwide via the internet via whfr.fm.

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WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning (usually) 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. Tune in at 89.3 on the FM dial in Dearborn/Detroit and surrounding communities, or listen anywhere via our online streamer.
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Episode 32 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs January 20th, 2025.

This week's playlist:

Shores of Null - Destination Woe [Melodic Black / Doom Metal]
Pink Turns Blue - Stay For The Night [Goth Rock / Darkwave]
MacBook Orchestra - Books for Sale [Hip Hop]
Laibach - I Want To Know What Love Is (Distorted Love Mix) [Industrial / Darkwave]
ISHI - Castles [Electronic / Chill]
Ora the Molecule - Løveskatt [Art Pop / Italo-Disco]
Dukemestir - Pick a Song [Electro-Pop]
EVA - Phlegm [Nu-Metal]
Distant Relatives - Desert Rose [Post-Punk]
The Mourning - Chaos Machine [Prog Rock]
Brian Nasty - Anyday, After Wednesday [Hip Hop]
Jamaican Jazz Orchestra - Brain Freeze [Jazz / Reggae]

Tune in to This Just In each week as we feature a unique playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
To submit your music for airplay consideration, please visit the Contact Us tab on our website: https://whfr.fm.

Mark your calendar, set your alarm, or simply remember to “Tune In” this coming Sunday at 7:00pm to Hotwax Radio. The White Rabbit will be featuring a rebroadcast of his iconic MLK show, highlighting the life and legacy of the American civil rights hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Reflect, respect, and regain hope January 19th from 7-9PM EST. You will not be disappointed - and as always, your listenership is appreciated!

Trevor Lamb will join The Henry Ford Big Band for a magnificent performance on January 18th, 2025. They have selected a wonderful program of music that covers the gambit of the jazz idiom from Duke Ellington to Carla Bley and everything else in-between. Plus, a few tunes will feature the powerful vocal stylings of Oliva Van Goor. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session for any and all questions to be asked.

Based in Detroit, Trevor began his music career at Wayne State University. He maintains several projects including the “Eat It Up Trio” performing regularly around Detroit, and several jam sessions held weekly at various venues with the goal of cultivating local talent in the metro Detroit region. Trevor has toured internationally in Japan, where he not only showcased his own talent but also hosted clinics for university students there. Trevor has a strong passion for the Detroit jazz scene, and he expresses that in his art.

The show will take place January 18th, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Adray Auditorium, located in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Building F) at Henry Ford College.

Discounted tickets can be purchased here using code: WHFR20

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Tomorrow, Jan. 10 at 1pm on the WHFR Journal, we'll explore the concept that organization is more than just the physical space, its the mental space as well. Sometimes we hit rock bottom and look around the house and ask: "How did I get here?" Join us as we share a special PRX program called "The Lisa Show" that will share insights and tips about the benefits of and ways to organize. We'll be back with some local segments next week, but hope you're enjoying these handpicked specialty Journal shows in the meantime. Happy January and happy decluttering!

Episode 30 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs January 6th, 2025.

This week's playlist:

Brunhilde - Souls Unchained [Metal]
Abaddon's End - Construct [Metal]
Luis Clemente - Balatro Main Theme [Video Game Soundtrack]
Lunar Noon - Forgettable Consequence [Indie Jazz]
Robbie Rivera - La Música [Dance / Electronic]
The Holophonics - Parking Garage Rally Circuit Main Theme [Video Game Soundtrack]
Mäsqueräde - Crawl Out [Metal]
Kelly Lee Owens - Higher [Dance / Electronic]
Duster - Space Trash [Space Rock]
CLUBZ - Palmeras [Alternative / Indie Rock]
Allegra Miles - Wonderland ᐸ3 [Alternative / Indie Rock]
Afro Celt Sound System - Radio Ronza [Afrobeat / Celtic Fusion]
Sandveiss - Standing In The Fire [Rock]

Tune in to This Just In each week as we feature a unique playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
To submit your music for airplay consideration, please visit the Contact Us tab on our website: https://whfr.fm.

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