Episode 8 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs July 22nd, 2024.

This week's playlist:

Junie & TheHutFriends - She Was A Knife Thrower [Indie Rock]
Ginger Root - No problems [Indie Soul]
Elias Haslanger & Mike Sailor - One Hand Clap [Jazz]
Hockey Dad - I Still Have Room [Indie Rock]
Aaron Frazer - Payback [Indie Rock]
Jest - The Moment [Indie Rock]
Parlor Greens – Driptorch [Funk]
Loma - Please, come in - [Indie Rock]
Hello Mary – Three [Indie Rock]
Andy James - New York State Of Mind [Jazz]
Animal Friend - Glorious [Electronic]
Dua Saleh - Want [R&B]

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.

The great free jazz pianist Irene Schweizer has passed at the age of 83. Known for her brilliant improvisational work, collaborations with many of the great free jazz drummers and involvement in the groundbreaking Feminist Improvising Group, Ms. Schweizer's career spanned from the late 60's to her last concerts in 2019. Irene is also credited as a co-founder of the Intakt Music record label out of Switzerland.

The SPIRITS REJOICE radio program on WHFR Radio will commemorate the career of Irene Schweizer with a special four hour special of her music on Tuesday, July 23, from 6:00-10:00pm EDT. Tune in this Tuesday via whfr.fm on the internet or 89.3 fm locally in the Detroit area.

The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. Global music at its finest at this colorful, festive, upbeat coveted summer event. Housed in Culture Source a coalition of 152 arts organizations in Southeast Michigan, the Concert of Colors has become the Midwest’s biggest diversity and arts festival.

Be sure to stop by the WHFR tent, located near the Wolverine Stage, to say hello and pick up some free WHFR swag! We will be on-site:

Saturday
noon- 8:00pm
Sunday
noon-7:00pm

Can’t make it? Be sure to tune into 89.3FM, or stream us at whfr.fm, as we will be calling into the studio with on-site updates, and broadcasting select performances live from the Wolverine Stage!

Henry Ford College is closed today, Friday, July 19th, which gives our in-studio DJs an unexpected day off. We will be back in the studio tomorrow.
In the meantime, enjoy our Classical 24 programming all day long, and be sure to tune in next week to hear our regularly-scheduled Friday shows!

Episode 7 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs July 15th, 2024.

This week's playlist:
Gareth Coker & Mentrix - Main Theme (from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown) [Soundtrack]
Gareth Coker - The White Lion of Persepolis [Soundtrack]
Mentrix - The Forest Queen [Soundtrack]

Tony Gilkyson - She Keeps Her Eyes On The Prize [Jazz / Instrumental Blues]
Peter Bilt Group - Dancers' Lullaby [Rock]

Peter Freebairn - I Got Lucky (I Got You) [Indie Rock / World]
Nichole Wagner - Until The Water Comes [Indie / Country]
Frenchy and the Punk - Hypnotized [Indie / Goth Rock]

Lenora Zenzalai Helm and Tribe Jazz Orchestra ft. Joey Calderazzo - BeBop [Big Band / Vocal Jazz]
Jeff Harnar ft. Ann Hampton Callaway - I've Got Your Number [Big Band]

Bobby Rush - I'm an Undercover Lover [Blues]

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.

He calls his book, A power Stronger Than Itself, a look into the rich history of The Association For The Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) originating in Chicago in the mid '60s. Trombonist, Computer Musician, Composer and Educator George Lewis was born in Chicago, July 14, 1952. WHFR PRESENTS will feature his music in a birthday tribute this Sunday, July 14, from 4-7pm EDT.

WHFR PRESENTS airs locally on 89.3FM and worldwide on whfr.fm with a rotating cast of hosts digging deep into the careers of creative artists.

WHFR PRESENTS airs every Sunday beginning 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.

Episode 6 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing Mondays from 8-9p, airs tonight, July 8th, 2024.

This week's playlist:
Chance Hayden - Clean Break [Surf/Jazz]
Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra - Roundabout [Jazz]
Amiensus - Blink Of The Moment [Metal]
Tei Shi - No Falta [Indie Rock/Pop]
Zsela - Not Your Angel [Alternative/Indie Rock]
UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS ft. Emoni Wilkins - Nature Mother [Alternative/Indie Rock]
Morgan Swihart - Broken [Indie Rock]
The Speed of Sound - Question Time [Indie Rock/World]
Maggie Gently - Fireworks [Indie Rock]
Troy Kingi - Ocelli [Indie Rock]
Wyly Bigger - Midnight In Meridian [Blues/Rock]
NxWorries - Daydreamin' [R&B]

Tune in each week as we feature a 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.

The House That Jack Built is on the move. It's time to find a new home, so we're exploring the WHFR map, venturing into fresh musical territories until we discover the perfect spot.

To refuel, we'll make a brief stop Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm. Then on Thursday, from 10am to 12pm, we'll take a moment to relax our minds, bodies and souls in the Quiet Storm before hitting the road again.

I'm excited to connect with the WHFR community during our journey. We're making waves! Sincerely, MissyJ

Tune in to the WHFR Journal this Friday, July 5, at 1pm. Ralph Valdez, Deputy Director of the upcoming Concert of Colors FREE World Music and Diversity Festival will share the latest lineup of what's in store for this action packed 33rd annual event. Check out the Concert of Colors link on our WHFR homepage or concertofcolors.com for more details. As is tradition, WHFR will broadcast live artists from the Wolverine Stage at the DIA July 20 and 21. Enjoy activities for all ages beginning Tuesday, July 16. Check out our interview with Ralph on Friday at 1pm for his take on this cherished event.

Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 4:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'.
 Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:

1. BOBBY CHRISTINA'S CARAVAN: True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy (Nola Blue)
2. GERALD McCLENDON: Down At The Juke Joint (Delta Roots)
3. JUBU SMITH: Jubu (Little Village)
4. ELIZA NEALS: Colorcrimes (E-H Records)
5. TORONZO CANNON: Shut Up and Play! (Alligator)
6. EDEN BRENT: Getaway Blues (Yellow Dog)
7. CURTIS SALGADO: Fine By Me (Little Village)
8. MARKEY BLUE RIC LATINA PROJECT: Blue Eyed Soul (Soul O Sound)
9. LEVEE TOWN: Stories (Hudtown)
10. SAM JOYNER: Come What May (I'll Always Love You) (SELF)

DJ~KittyLuv;)

WHFR Blues Music Director