All Mixed Up
Hosted by • Listen live Every Monday at 3:00 am
All Mixed Up is an eclectic mix of arts and information, featuring mood-driven music mixes and interviews with figures from the worlds of literature, film, television, theater, and the visual arts. The program has hosted live performances from a diverse cast of acts, including P J Harvey, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Daniel Johnston, and Olu Dara.
Named one of the Top Ten Music Radio Programs by The New York Times, Time Out New York, Village Voice, and The Daily News, and known for incorporating current events, politics, and culture into custom-blended montage.
Browse EpisodesAmerican Routes
Hosted by Nick Spitzer • Listen live Every Saturday 7:00am
American Routes is a weekly two-hour public radio program produced in New Orleans, presenting a broad range of American music — blues and jazz, gospel and soul, old-time country and rockabilly, Cajun and zydeco, Tejano and Latin, roots rock and pop, avant-garde and classical. Now in our 15th year on the air, American Routes explores the shared musical and cultural threads in these American styles and genres of music — and how they are distinguished.
Browse EpisodesAstral Connection
Hosted by DJ Flow • Listen live Every Thursday at 12:00am
Astral Connection is a genre-fluid array of sonic expressions, connecting to you live from the heart of Kansas City. The two best ways to put a smile on anyone’s face, is good food and good music. Your host, DJ Flow, cooks up, mixes, and serves you food for the soul. Exploring the inner and outer reaches of the human spirit, and how we relate to time, you will embark on a journey of creation created in the astral plane.
Browse EpisodesBlues Kitchen
Hosted by Junebug • Listen live Every Saturday at 9:00am
"Blues Kitchen" has a large, dedicated following of Blues listeners -- near and far.
Browse EpisodesBreaking Thru The Darkness
Hosted by Jorge Taboada • Listen live Every Tuesday at 10 pm
A Spanish alternative rock and pop, with interviews, local artists and bands. The show ends with five minutes of Latino News in Spanish
Browse EpisodesClassical Challenge
Hosted by Dr Mike • Listen live Every Wednesday at 10:00pm
'Dr. Mike and Mark Andruss share 'The Classical Challenge' and present classical music for 2 1/2 hours every Wed. 9--1130 pm. This program concentrates on music composed in the last 100 years, with special emphasis on recently created works, as well as local performances. This is KKFI's only classical music program (although we hope for more!) so tune in to the sublime.....and enjoy.
Browse EpisodesDub’s Groove
Hosted by “Dub” Warren Williams • Listen live Every Wednesday at 3:00pm
Dub focuses on Old-school RnB, Funky Jazz, Latin, Gospel music from the 60s and 70s and how different genres can fit together nicely. If you appreciate classic and obscure rhythmic music, Dub can set you up with some fine listening!
Browse EpisodesEastify
Hosted by Emma Fotovich
"Eastify" is a East Asian show that focuses on bringing all genres of music right to your radio. This show is where you hear all the greatest hits and unknown bops from Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures. If you liked the Gangnam Style craze then you are sure to love this variety show!
This Korean Pop Music show introduces East Asian music to the KCMO area while also giving it a presence on local radio. I think learning about other cultures through music is the best way.
Eastify airs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00pm as a part of the Hallyu Wednesday program.
Browse EpisodesEclectics
Hosted by Rebecca Roche • Listen live Every Wednesday at 2:00am
Eclectics is a (variety) music showcase. This will be the first place you will hear many local artists, as well as national and international musicians, such as Sheryl Crow, Brollywacker, Shona Laing, David Hakan, Nick Lowe, The Rainmakers, Jen Raz, Mike Cross, David Lindley, Nellie McKay, The Samples, Dana Lyons.
Browse EpisodesEdged In Blue
Hosted by Wendy • Listen live Every Friday at 3:00pm
Don't miss a beat! Tune in when KKFI's original rockin' blues goddess, Wendy, hosts Edged in Blue!
Browse EpisodesEnergy & Jams Morning Show
Hosted by Ed “Eddie Bo” Bohannon • Listen live Every Monday at 6:00 am
Hiphop, artist interviews!
Browse EpisodesEZ Street
Hosted by EZ Ed • Listen live Every Tuesday at 6:00am
Bringing the positive vibes and good tunes every Tuesday morning, steady roll down EZ Street with your wiseguy, EZ Ed. Hitting all musical directions from jazz, soul, rock to blues, funk, and hip-hop, we unify genres and connect the artists with the listener through facts, stories and a chill atmosphere. Right on grooves, spinning wax and motivating beats that will get that foot tapping, guaranteed! Get your morning started out right by taking a cruise down EZ Street.
Browse EpisodesFiesta Musical
Hosted by Robert Rodriguez • Listen live Every Monday at 8pm
Latino music.
Browse EpisodesFirst Wave
Hosted by • Listen live Every Monday at 2:00 am
First Wave returns to the genesis and evolution of Punk, New Wave, and rock n rolls liberation. It brings context to the music to understand why the genres emerged and their importance in influencing bands in the 21st century.
Browse EpisodesFoolkiller Folk
Hosted by Diana Suckiel
The Foolkiller Folk collective explores the storytelling, cultural, and protest power of folk music from as far back as the Child Ballads through as current as released today.
"When one becomes enlightened one kills the fool within" -Jack Conroy
Galactic Supermarket
Hosted by Wake Mitchell • Listen live Every Sunday at 10:00pm
Your one stop shop for cosmic tunes from the outer reaches of the musical universe. With every installment, expect heavy doses of Experimental Electronic, House, Krautrock, Minimal Synth, Modern Classical, No Wave, Post Punk, Psychedelic Rock, Spiritual Jazz, and more. Sit back, relax, and let Galactic Supermarket take you to places you've never known before.
Browse EpisodesGlobal Roots Radio
Hosted by Nilufar • Listen live Every Sunday at 3:00pm
A Variety show with weekly programs from various immigrant/ethnic communities in the Kansas City area, from their own viewpoint through cultural, musical and original language.
Browse EpisodesGrateful Dead Hour: Radio’s Weekly Dose of Dead
Hosted by David Gans • Listen live Every Thursday at 10:00pm
David Gans is the producer and host of The Grateful Dead Hour, a syndicated weekly radio program currently airing on dozens of stations across the U.S., including most major markets. The hour-long show features unreleased live material from the Dead's private vaults, but it's a lot more, too. Gans has made it a point to diversify the shows' content, so that listeners can not only add rare, vintage recordings to their collections but get some idea of "where the Dead are coming from."
Browse EpisodesHallyu Wednesday
Hosted by Patricia “Trisch” Doherty • Listen live Every Wednesday 8:00pm
Hallyu Wednesday is made up of two K-Pop programs which share this time slot. Halllyu is pronounced Hal-you. Quick little definition in case some don't know, the Hallyu Wave is what Kpop and Korean culture was called when it first started expanding across the world.
Rhythm and Seoul Radio airs on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
Eastify airs on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Rhythm and Seoul Radio (https://kkfi.org/program/rhythm-and-seoul-radio/), hosted by Trisch Doherty and Meighan Feifer, brings your favorite songs from the heart of Seoul to the heart of Kansas City. Here you will enjoy the best K-pop music in Kansas City. Listen to K-pop hits from all times; classic to new releases.
Eastify (https://kkfi.org/program/eastify/), hosted by Emma Fotovich, is an East Asian show that focuses on bringing all genres of music right to your radio. This show is where you hear all the greatest hits and unknown bops from Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures. If you liked the Gangnam Style craze then you are sure to love this variety show!
Browse EpisodesHigh Voltage Rock N Roll Radio Show
Hosted by Charles Cannon • Listen live Every Wednesday at 12:00am
The High Voltage Rock N Roll Radio show is dedicated to playing all the genres of hard rock and metal, especially obscure and independent artists, as well as unusual or rare songs from larger bands.
Browse EpisodesHipHop Chronicles
Hosted by Mike Nyce • Listen live Every Saturday at 2:00 am
A Hip-Hop mix show designed with public radio in mind. HHC is built with hip-hop audio documentaries, "this day in Hip-Hop history" facts, exclusive one-on-one artist interviews, new music, album reviews. plus classic and old school music. This program blends hip hop culture, history, and current events with music from the 70's, 80's, 90’s, and NOW
Browse EpisodesIn The Groove
Hosted by • Listen live Every Monday at 12:00pm
“In The Groove” is an all-vinyl show that aims to celebrate the vinyl format with records spanning the 1950’s-contemporary musical artists. Funk and Soul will be the mainstays genre-wise but will include Latin Rhythms, Reggae, French Pop, Blues, R&B, Garage Rock, and more.
Browse EpisodesJazz Afternoon (with Jazz Geek)
Hosted by Jazz Geek • Listen live Every Friday at 1:00pm
"Jazz Afternoon with the Jazz Geek" usually includes birthdays of famous and not so famous jazz musicians, recent releases, local artists, interviews, and classic jazz from the likes of Charlie Parker, Miles, Coltrane, Blue Note, Prestige, Riverside, etc. Heavy on the small group instrumental jazz; light on vocalists and big bands.
Browse EpisodesJazz Afternoon (with Jeff Harshbarger)
Hosted by Jeff Harshbarger • Listen live Every Wednesday at 1:00pm
Playing the best in classic and modern jazz from the 50's to today. From the tried and true to the latest sonic experiments, its improvisational music at its finest.
Browse EpisodesJazz Afternoon (with the Jazz Canadian)
Hosted by Brad Gregory • Listen live Every Monday at 2:00pm
The Jazz Canadian focuses on entertainment, engagement, and information about the artists and jazz education related to this unique American form of music. The show features rare and unfamiliar cuts from the 50's thru the 80's jazz heyday where record albums were the number one way in which artists were heard. The show also focuses heavily on current era artists and their new releases, where few are touring and for many the only exposure our audience may get will be shows like this. I draw on my fifty plus years of being an avid jazz listener and professional musician to guide the music selections that will engage not only the musicians in the audience but all of our listeners.
Browse EpisodesJazz Afternoon (with the Jazz Disciple)
Hosted by Jazz Disciple • Listen live Every Tuesday at 2:00pm
The Jazz Disciple enriches your musical palette with tunes that speak to every generation, creed, color and ethnic background......Jazz! "Stop in for a taste to help get you through your day".
Browse EpisodesJazz in the Afternoon (With the Jazz Doc)
Hosted by The Jazz Doc • Listen live Every Thursday at 1:00pm
The Jazz Doc plays jazz from the 1940s to the present with a highlighted focus on older music. He educates the audience on lesser known artists and their compositions as well as provides an interesting history of the artists and their songs. Examples include music from Miles Davis, John Hicks, Bill Evans as well as the lesser known artists such as Sonny Clark, Grachan Moncur and Charles Tolliver. Howard says, "I hope that what I share with the audience is entertaining for jazz lovers and those who want to explore and learn more about the genre."
Browse EpisodesLinx Mix
Hosted by Mixmaster Linc • Listen live Every Tuesday at 10:00am
Linx Mix follows the musical journey of Mixmaster Linc from prog, art, and classic rock through electric blues, blues-rock, jazz-rock and beyond. Focusing on music that is melodically and compositionally more sophisticated, rather than simple or repetitive. The show brings a balance of familiar and unfamiliar tunes, so that the show can both be a learning experience, and can also bring the reverie of the classics from back in the day.
Browse EpisodesLive Broadcasts
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Browse EpisodesLocal Showcase
Hosted by Various Hosts • Listen live Every Thursday at 8:00pm
The Local ShowCase features live or recorded performances of music, poetry, prose, etc. of local and regional artists. This showcase is hosted by a variety of KKFI programmers covering a broad spectrum of musical genres.
Browse EpisodesLynn’s Beautician Blues Show
Hosted by Luscious Lynn • Listen live Every Tuesday at 4:00pm
The format is vintage-present Blues, Jazz, R&B, Zydeco. Thanks for enjoying the DELIGHTS of Lynn's Beautician Blues Show.
Browse EpisodesMidCoast LIVE!
Hosted by Brad Gregory • Listen live Every Friday at 12:00pm
KKFI is proud to present “MidCoast Live!” celebrating local and regional artists from Kansas City and the surrounding area. Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists coming to you live from our studio. These programmers will tap into Kansas City’s diverse and culturally expansive music and arts scene. Hear from artists you have never heard of before! This is KKFI doing what it does best: giving back to the community!
Browse EpisodesMonday Morning Medicine Show
Hosted by Dr Mike • Listen live Every Monday at 10:00am
Dr. Mike brings us classic country, western swing, bluegrass and cowboy songs.
Browse EpisodesMoonlight Drive
Hosted by Scott Jenkins • Listen live Every Sunday at 12:00am
A weekly cruise through the last 50+ years of Alternative music (Rock, Country and Americana), balancing the familiar with the obscure. We swim to the moon, climb through the tide, exposing what the city sleeps to hide.
Browse EpisodesMoonlight Mosaic
Hosted by • Listen live Every Friday at 9:00pm
Scott's philosophy for the show is that our modern music is a constant continuum of folks building upon, blending and deconstructing everything that has come before. There is always something new to listen to if you trace the origins of sounds or seek out new interpretations. His goal is to explore hidden branches for hidden fruit on a tree far from the mainstream.
Browse EpisodesMother’s Mix
Hosted by Lady D • Listen live Every Monday at 4:00pm
Mother's Mix, Blues with Lady D.
Browse EpisodesMusic For Your Peers
Hosted by Matt Ragsdale • Listen live Every Friday at 3:30 am.
A learning exploration of new music, up and coming artists across a wide range of genres. Music For Your Peers is also about building community to showcase music and bring people together. Take these songs, playlists and artists and show them to your friends and family.
Browse EpisodesNative Spirit Radio
Hosted by Rhonda LeValdo • Listen live Every Sunday at 5:00pm
Native Spirit provides Native American music from across the country. From Powwow music to Native American Church, traditional songs from different tribes, to contemporary style like Rock, Country, Blues, and Country. Native people are producing a lot of music and this show is one of the few they can get showcased on.
Browse EpisodesNoche Magica
Hosted by Isidro Carlos • Listen live Every Monday at 10:00pm
Las tunas Latinas.
Browse EpisodesNocturnal Frequencies
Hosted by Liliana Guzman • Listen live Every Monday at 2:00 am
TBD
Browse EpisodesRadio Nicopisa
Hosted by Nicopisa • Listen live Every Wednesday at 12pm
Radio Nicopisa features an eclectic mix of music with a ’no genre’ format that showcases songs, musicians, singer-songwriters, Dj’s, producers and record labels that are on my favorite list; a hand-selected two-hour music odyssey.
Browse EpisodesRetro Red-Eye Express
Hosted by Sunshine • Listen live Every Saturday at 10:00pm
Retro Red-Eye Express airs Saturdays from 10pm - Midnight (CT) and features a mix of music that DJ Sunshine calls "New Wave to Now."
Browse EpisodesRhythm and Seoul Radio
Hosted by Meighan X
안녕하세요!
Welcome to Rhythm & Seoul Radio, bringing your favorite songs from the heart of Seoul to the heart of Kansas City. Here you will enjoy the best K-pop music in Kansas City. Listen to K-pop hits from all times; classic to new releases.
Join us as we discuss Korean culture, history and current happenings and how K-pop music has become a global phenomenon.
Each week we ask a different "What's your favorite Korean .......... (food, K-drama show, place to buy gifts, art museum, tourist site, etc)?” to share with the community.
Our program airs on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:00pm as a part of the Hallyu Wednesday program.
Browse EpisodesRiver Trade Radio
Hosted by Kasey Rausch • Listen live Every Sunday at 9:00am
River Trade Radio is an on-air radio program dedicated to the song trade routes that flow through Kansas City. Featuring Real! Live! Touring and local guests in-studio, as well as hand-selected music from our own collections of Americana, Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Roots, Country, World, Jazz and more.
Browse EpisodesRockabilly Mood Swing
Hosted by Lynne G. • Listen live Every Friday at 5:00pm
The Rockabilly Mood Swing show is a revved-up trip down the rockabilly speedway! With the occasional detour to boppin' hillbilly, jump blues, psychobilly, early rock and roll, and hoppin' country twang, this is the way to jump start your weekend.
Browse EpisodesRoots-Wise Reggae
Hosted by Donna Wolfe • Listen live Every Saturday at 6:00pm
The Roots-Wise Reggae music program features Reggae music and global roots music from all over the planet. The show is an informative journey that explores and honors reggae and African world roots musical forms from their genesis through their development and into their contemporary styles.
Browse EpisodesSeasoned Beats
Hosted by Radionic Powers • Listen live Every Friday at 11:00pm
“Seasoned Beats” ™ © is a taste-makers program and aural experience focused on vinyl records & original analog audio sources from antique & modern recordings. Unique blends of Funk, Northern Soul, Motown, R&B, Latin, Jazz, Ska, Disco, Boogaloo, and even Garage.
You’ll likely hear some tunes you know, and many selections you’ve never heard broadcasted. It’s an education surrounded by one of the largest-known record collections in the Midwest! Combining a wealth of knowledge with innovative musical ideas, each episode is a “Jukebox Jamboree” of vintage sounds.
Browse EpisodesSecond Set
Hosted by Rick Chael • Listen live Every Thursday at 11:00pm
Rick and DJ Timmy play music from the Dead family.
Browse EpisodesSignal to Noise
Hosted by Barry Lee • Listen live Every Thursday at 10:00am
Free-form radio inspired by the free-form experiments of underground radio in the mid to late 60s, although I play much more than just rock and roll. This program is dedicated to the proposition that all good music transcends it's genre and is just as relevant today as it was in 1930, for instance. On Signal To Noise you're likely to hear anything from Charley Patton to Super Furry Animals. The trick to free-form radio is to blend different styles of music from different eras and make it sound not only natural, but right.
Browse EpisodesSiren Song
Hosted by Koo Marie • Listen live Every Saturday at 11:00am
Siren Song is an eclectic mix of music from local, national and world artists sprinkled with the occasional interview from movers and shakers.
Browse EpisodesslAp trAcks
Hosted by Meighan X • Listen live Every Tuesday at 12:00am
A fresh new flow of Hip Hop and R & B music from all over the local streets and the world. Listen to live performances in studio and over the skies. New tracks as well as classic ones mixed to give you, the listener, a consistent beat to groove to as you move through the midnight hour. These tracks just slAp!!
Browse EpisodesSmooth Jazzin’ In The Early Morning
Hosted by Professor Smooth Jazz • Listen live Every Saturday at 5:00am
The Smooth Jazzin' In The Early Morning Show features music from the smooth jazz and new urban jazz genre. Music from different countries, gender and backgrounds are explored. Spins from early the smooth jazz pioneers to the new releases. So sit back, have a cup of coffee, relax and listen in. Because it's all smooooth!!!
Browse EpisodesSoul Child Radio
Hosted by Soul Child • Listen live Every Thursday at 12:00pm
Welcome to Soul Child Radio, where good vibes flow on the airwaves. Nicolette Paige, aka Soul Child, is not only the owner, founder, and Priestess of Soul Child Awakenings but also the driving force behind this soulful radio show. With soulful music from unique blends of diverse music genres, every playlist is carefully crafted to touch your soul. Nicolette brings her expertise and impeccable taste in soulful sounds to ensure you experience the best of the best. Beyond the music, Soul Child Radio is a platform for inspiring and educational conversations on self-care, personal growth, history, indigenous wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Tune in and let the soulful tunes and insightful discussions nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Get ready for a journey of personal-growth and inspiration through the power of music and conversation.
Browse EpisodesSoul Dancin’
Hosted by ‘Fessa John Hook • Listen live Every Tuesday at 2:00 am
Soul Dancin’ with Fessa’ John Hook
Although the primary focus of the show is Dance music, Soul Dancin’ presents dance music with particular qualities.
Freestyle dances (i.e. improvisational)
Couples touch-dances
At one time or another all these dances were Taboo! Disenfranchised!
Grounded in R&B, Jump Blues, Jazz (which began approximately 130 years ago), and Crossover music of any genre which matches the mood and rhythm of Soul Dancin’.
Among the Soul Dancin’ music featured are
Jump Blues old and new
West Coast Swing
The Push
East Coast Swing
Some Jitterbug
The Whip
The Shag
The Bop
Minnesott Beach Bop (Shag style)
Panama City Bop (PC Bop)
Steppin’ (Chicago, et al)
Kansas City 2 Step
Rat Racing
The Never Before revealed roots of Shag
Fun. Romance. And the deep listening of Ensemble Improvisation (you know, a couple pushin’ the envelope together on the dance floor).
Sunday Morning Musical Mashup
Hosted by Patrick Lloyd • Listen live Sunday at 7:00 am
A potpourri of musical genres from multiple musical eras -- specializing in themed shows and taking requests when you call 816.931.5534 (KKFI) or drop an email to [email protected].
Browse EpisodesSunset Reggae
Hosted by Sista G • Listen live Every Sunday at 6:00pm
Sunset Reggae has been on KKFI 90.1 FM since 1993 and features Roots Reggae, Lovers Rock, Ska and conscious Dance hall. Tune in for a short feature by Mumia Abu Jamal.
Browse EpisodesTaste of Tejano
Hosted by Tommy Andrade • Listen live Every Tuesday at 8:00pm
Continuing the tradition started 28 years ago in Kansas City, Tommy Andrade is playing the best Tejano music north of Texas. Please feel free to drop me a line or send a message on Tuesdays from 8:00- 10pm for all your dedications, and don’t forget to like our Facebook page, A Taste of Tejano, to keep up with new Tejano music, news, and events happening in the community!
We look forward to sharing many more years of nuestra musica Tejana with you!
Browse EpisodesThe Energy and Jams Night Show
Hosted by Ed “Eddie Bo” Bohannon • Listen live Listen Saturday at 8:00 pm
Browse EpisodesThe Local Wave
Hosted by Dylan Peace • Listen live Every Friday at 12:00am
The Local Wave plays Kansas city artists first and foremost, tending towards artists not already on the radio other places/signed to any recording label. Host Dylan Peace and Dustin Ingersoll have very deep roots in the underground music community and we want to share these amazing local bands with you!!
We play local music, and do sporadic interviews with the artists as well as a calendar for upcoming local shows. At The Local Wave, we play talented, independent artists from the Kansas City area!! Listen in for local album updates, show calendars, and amazing local music!!
Browse EpisodesThe Midtown Lounge
Hosted by Frank Sereno • Listen live Every Thursday at 2:00 am
Welcome to "The Midtown Lounge," the ultimate radio show dedicated to the best blues, rock, funk, soul, and jazz while also paying tribute to the legends! This show takes you on a journey through the rich history of each genre, featuring deep album cuts and brand-new music that keeps your soul grooving.
Browse EpisodesThe Mixtape with Marisa
Hosted by Marisa Butler • Listen live Every Friday at 6:00am
The Mixtape with Marisa is a blended variety of music tailored to be the soundtrack of your day. You may hear something you've loved that you haven't heard in years, or something brand new that you never thought you'd like. Marisa is constantly in search of good music, whether it be finding b-sides or rare cuts, trolling in the dollar bin at the local record store, finding the best local and regional music, or dusting off that record she found in her mom's basement, her goal is to make a musical tapestry that will help move your day along and keep you engaged.
Browse EpisodesThe Pipeline
Hosted by
The Pipeline is a Rock n' Roll radio show that airs Saturday nights from 1 - 4 am and is hosted by Colin Doyle.
Browse EpisodesThe Real Deal
Hosted by Mike Lytle • Listen live Every Friday at 7:00pm
The “Real Deal” is a free-form FM radio show just like it used to be in the late 60's and early 70's! Mike mixes the Oldies and Garage Rock from the late 60's with the Progressive Rock, Fusion and Blues Rock from the 70's. Then he blends in new releases and live cuts, sprinkling in local artists to get a very tasty collection of music that will give you ONE BIG HEAD RUSH!!!!
Browse EpisodesThe Tasty Brew
Hosted by Diana Linn • Listen live Every Friday at 10:00am
“The Tasty Brew” is an eclectic mix of roots music formed by the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical melting pot.
Browse EpisodesThe Totally Throwback Thursday Show
Hosted by DJ Mason • Listen live Every Thursday at 6:00am
Take a journey into “The Totally Throwback Thursday Show”. The show generates an upbeat tone dedicated to several genres of Throwback music. New Wave, Funk, Rock and Roll, Soul and Groove as they are all blended together every Thursday morning from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. The Totally Throwback Thursday Show is dedicated towards starting your day with from the iconic era of the '70s '80s and '90s music.
Browse EpisodesThe Wednesday Morning Buzz
Hosted by Steve Stemmerman • Listen live Every Wednesday at 6:00am
Something for everyone on "Your Morning Buzz" with Steve Stemmerman.
Browse EpisodesTuesday MidDay Medley
Hosted by
The Tuesday MidDay Medley is a mix of Jazz-Fusion, "Funk" (not funk!) and old school R&B with an emphasis on bands with tight rhythm sections and dynamic horn sections.
The show, hosted by Barry Jackson, includes interviews with local, national and internationally-renowned artists on a regular basis. Barry has had the pleasure of interviewing such artists as the founding members of the Tower of Power, George Duke, Jean Luc Ponty, Tiger Okoshi, Billy Cobham and many others.
Browse EpisodesUnder the Radar
Hosted by John Todd
John has made it his personal mission to unearth Kansas City’s best musicians by giving them the airplay they deserve. On his program, “Under the Radar”, anything goes. From rock to country, folk to funk, there’s something here for all.
Browse EpisodesUpFront Soul
Hosted by • Listen live Every Saturday at 3:00 am
If you want your soul... get it UpFront! Producer and host Sanguine Fromage, WERU dj since 2005, serves up a weekly blend of funk, soul, and jazz, plus sprinklings of R&B, gospel, and hip-hop. UpFront Soul showcases obscure artists and back-catalogue offerings from more familiar names. You'll find West African funk, funk-enriched jazz, deep soul, and only the best modern music.
Browse EpisodesVital Vibrations
Hosted by Jasmine Majors • Listen live Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm
Vital Vibrations plays music to uplift, inspire, and send love with vibrations that are vital to your soul. We will play the best of reggae, rock, soul, hip-hop, rnb, and everything in between.
Browse EpisodesWednesday MidDay Medley
Hosted by Mark Manning • Listen live Every Wednesday at 10:00am
Wednesday MidDay Medley plays with themes and special events. The show features new releases, local artists, glam, indie, punk, funk, folk, hip hop, classic country, jazz, lo-fi, electronic, soul, latin, broadway, cuban, african, ambient, and live in-studio performances from area musicians, performers, and writers.
Browse EpisodesWilderness Road
Hosted by “Tunemeister” Lou • Listen live Every Sunday at 5:00am
Featuring lesser known and unusual tracks; local, national, and international artists; new and old music including music you might have missed. Interviews to dig deep into the background and history of artists.
Browse EpisodesWorld Sound Radio
Hosted by Tom Crane • Listen live Every Sunday at 1:00pm
World Sound Radio provides a window on the world of popular and traditional music not heard on other broadcast media in the Kansas City area. It also provides a unique service airing live, international world music artists who visit the metropolitan area.
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