Baton Rouge Community Radio was recently featured in an article on the Pacifica Radio Network's website. WHYR-LP is affiliated with Pacifica, a nation-wide community radio network, and plays several syndicated Pacifica programs weekly on 96.9FM. http://pacificanetwork.org/why-community-radio-whyr-of-baton-rouge-has-several-answers/
Noel Jackson Music Satisfaction is among Baton Rouge Community Radio's most popular and charismatic programs. Live every Saturday from noon to 3:00pm, Noel Jackson brings listeners his mix of Southern Soul, Blues, and much more mixed in with his unique commentary, only on 96.9FM WHYR-LP. Country Roads Magazine featured Noel Jackson Music Satisfaction in its June issue. You can read the story here: http://www.countryroadsmagazine.com/culture/visual-performing-arts/noel-jackson-s-music-satisfaction
This week the Pacifica Radio Network, WHYR-LP's nationwide community radio partner, broadcast coast-to-coast and internationally special coverage of the Alton Sterling killing and protests on its weekly program Sprouts: Radio from the Grassroots. You can hear the show on 96.9FM Thursday, July 14th, at 6:00am. The Louisiana All-American Sports team and guests are featured on the program heard in 40+ radio stations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Excerpts from their […]
Given the militarization of Baton Rouge's streets in the past few days and the violence across the country in the past week, we could all use some inspiration, imagination, and fun. Luckily, WHYR-LP welcomes Confetti Park, a half-hour of music, stories, poetry, and more starting Sunday, July 17th. Hear Confetti Park on Baton Rouge Community Radio every Sunday at 11:30am, hosted by Katy Ray of New Orleans, for uniquely Louisianian […]
Starting Wednesday, June 22nd, two new local music shows join Baton Rouge Community Radio. Tune in at 6:00pm for High Cotton and Hill Country, a live program of classic Country and Western and Mississippi Delta blues. And stay with WHYR-LP at 7:00pm for The Front Porch, featuring the best in Americana and contemporary Alternative Country. Your favorite Wednesday night programs haven't gone away, though, they've just moved. The History of […]
Two years ago, BRPN/WHYR was struggling. A core group of dedicated volunteer-leaders was burning out after years of impressive and intense work building the station, and the future of the organization was uncertain. At that time, I had recently returned to Baton Rouge. I officially rejoined the BRPN Board and was soon elected to replace our previous Chair who was stepping down to focus on other personal, professional, and community engagements. In […]
