An American in Paris at 75 Seventy-five years ago, Hollywood gave us one of its most spectacular musicals, and for Haley Taylor, it’s been a favorite ever since childhood. This week on The Soundtrack, we’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of Vincente Minnelli’s An American in Paris, the Academy Award-winning musical that brought together Gene Kelly, […]
Anita Greene performs her personal blend of American Songbook and Jazz at Wayne County Community College on Thursday the 12th at 7pm, part of the Detroit area Dream Chasers series. Greene is a singer and vocal teacher who is also dedicated to connecting with senior audiences through popular songs of the past and present. Anita […]
We celebrate 100 Years of Jazz on the “Swing Set” with 1926 classics recorded by Fletcher Henderson, Jelly Roll Morton, Bennie Moten, Red Nichols, and King Oliver, coupled with swinging sessions released in 2026 by Duchess, Mike Jones, The Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, RJ Spangler, Catherine Russell, and more. A look at upcoming Detroit-area jazz […]
Masabane Rangwanasha performed the title role of Puccini’s “Tosca” at Detroit Opera’s November production. 90.9 WRCJ’s talks with Rangwanasha and she reflects on why “Tosca” might be the perfect opera for first-timers. Listen to the interview HERE
Our newest thank you item is the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s most recent album release “Carmina Burana”. The recording features soloists Chen Reiss, Reginald Mobley and Andrzej Filończyk with the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus and Audivi. Support your local radio station and hear your hometown symphony! The CD can be yours for a donation of $60 […]
Here is the new version of the popular Emergency Crank Radio. Features include AM/FM/SW/WB bands, HD LCD display, automatic scanner, 6-way charger, SOS alarm, solar panel, headphone jack, 12 hour clock and alarm clock. It can be yours for a monthly sustaining donation to 90.9 WRCJ of $15 or a one time donation of $180. […]
Our official baseball cap with a new design. It is 100% cotton, has an adjustable velcro closure, features the updated 90.9 WRCJ logo and can be yours for a one time donation of $60 or more. You can also choose to make a sustaining donation of just $5 a month. Order HERE
Pick up a sturdy canvas gig bag embroidered with the 90.9 WRCJ logo. It can be yours for a donation of just $40 to 90.9 WRCJ. Perfect for the musician off to their latest gig, it can carry your music, your headphones and your laptop. Or, if your next gig is going to the grocery […]
We have our very own app for your phone or tablet that lets you listen to 90.9 WRCJ anywhere you are. Listen to 90.9 FM live, view our archive of interviews, see photos, check our social media and get the latest news, all on the go. Download our app today, available on the Apple or […]
Renowned saxophonist Joe Lovano takes center stage as this year’s Artist-in-Residence for the 47th annual Detroit Jazz Festival. Lovano, a Cleveland native, has long been influenced by Detroit’s rich jazz history. He recently brought that experience to life during a special master class at Wayne State University. Students had the opportunity to watch him perform […]