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Non-commercial, independent radio out of Henry Ford College. Music and talk you won’t find anywhere else on the Metro Detroit dial.

WHFR Turns 40!

Celebrate with us with a live broadcast November 14th and all-day special programming on December 20th. More details are coming soon!

Program schedule

Sunday, November 2, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Play It By Ear
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Live At The Bop Stop
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHFR Presents
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hotwax radio
9:00 pm - 12:00 am WHFR Sunday Night Mysteries

Monday, November 3, 2025

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mountain Stage
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Malt Shop & We Are Not Alone
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Roll and Tumble Take 2

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WHFR Presents

This Sunday on "WHFR Presents": Celebrating Independent Artists

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of rhythm, soul, and pure artistry with WHFR Presents: Celebrating Independent Artists this Sunday, November 2nd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM EST. This special broadcast will showcase independent artists from around the world, celebrating the brilliance and diversity found in Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Gospel music. From smooth jazz musicians and soulful crooners to uplifting gospel performers, your host Ms.

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Classical 24

"Classical 24" by Classical 24
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Sassy Jazzy Saturday Evenings

"HALLELUJAH ANYHOW (SOLOIST: MINISTER THOMAS A. WHITFIELD)" by MINISTER THOMAS A. WHITFIELD AND THE THOMAS WHITFIELD COMPANY
HALLELUJAH ANYHOW!
"IT SHALL COME TO PASS (SOLOIST: ELDER KIRVY BROWN)" by GMWA: MEN OF PROMISE
"IT SHALL COME TO PASS" LIVE IN PHILADELPHIA
"BLESSED QUIETNESS (SOLOIST: DEANNA "MOOKIE" JOHNSON)" by Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver II & the Hallelujah Singers featuring Biblical People
A NEW LEVEL...LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM, AL.

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Motor City Gems Vinyl

WHFR's first Indie Rock Compilation album, "Motor City Gems" is ready!

This collector's dream features some of the finest musical talent in the Detroit area, including The Muggs, The Beggars, The Zotz, The Seatbelts, Carolyn Striho, and more!

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WHFR Journal

Friday
1:00pm - 2:00pm

We Are Not Alone

First Monday of each month
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Radio Vault

Tuesday
10:00am - 1:00pm

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Latest in our Music Library

Meg Washington - GEM
The Beths - Straight Line Was A Lie
Buddy Guy - Ain't Done With The Blues
Harold Lopez - Nussa Nueva Timba
Hog Meets Frog - The Urbanizer
Emma Louis & Flume - Dumb

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