Diversity Of Broadcasts From Radio Stations Connecticut



by Marsha Silva


There are many radio stations Connecticut which will appeal to listeners. Whether the preference is talk or music programming, there are many interesting options available. The musical genres that are presented include jazz, rock and roll, classical, world, hip hop and blues.

At 88.1 FM, Wesleyan University broadcasts a rich program schedule. WESU is located in Middletown, and has been broadcasting alternative shows since 1939. Programs include Pacifica news, NPR and a wide array of music. In 2011, a reader's poll from the Hartford Advocate ranked WESU as the area's 2nd best college broadcasting group.

Located in Monroe, WMNR broadcasts fine arts programs. The commercial-free group is funded by foundations, businesses and listeners. More than 90 percent of their broadcasts are centered on classical music. Summer presentations of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's performances are broadcast live from Tanglewood in Lennox.

Operated by students, Fairfield University presents WVOF at 88.5 FM. Their mission is the broadcast of entertaining, cultural, informative shows. Their schedule features Irish Melodies, Polish Heritage, Celtic Crossroads and Jazz Attitudes. Their presentation of global music is supplemented by talk shows, such as All Things Considered on weekdays.

At 89.3 FM in Hartford, WRTC is presented by members of Trinity College. Highlights of their daily schedules include soul, Latin, gospel, classical and jazz music. They maintain a website with live audio streams.

In Norwich at 89.1 FM, WNPR is a member of the public broadcasting network. Their programs include shows such as Talk of the Nation, Living on Earth, Prairie Home Companion, Car Talk, BirdNote and Where We Live. The diversity of musical genres presented include the Saturday Night Special, Blues and Beyond, World Cafe, Spotlight on Jazz and the Sunday Spotlight.

Spanish programming is presented by WSGG at 89.3 FM. Based in Norfolk, their broadcasts include talk and music. Weekday programs include the youth-centered Heavy Generation and Children's Program. They broadcast family-oriented programming all day, every day.

Weaver High School presents urban contemporary programming. They can be found at 89.9 FM in the Hartford area. It was formed in the 1960s in order to provide services to their urban listening community. Schedule highlights include the Uptown Groove, the Vybez, Jazz Odyssey, Friday Flashback, Nite Traxx, Into the Night and Friday Gospel.

Regardless of preference, there are radio stations Connecticut suitable to all listeners. Whether interested in family programming, public broadcasts, college organizations or talk shows, there are many broadcasts available. Many broadcasters have websites which provide schedules, contact and historical information and live audio streams.




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