Every day, 90.9 broadcasts classical music and jazz through well-curated playlists and programs.

The Soundtrack with Haley Taylor

Haley Taylor hosts “The Soundtrack,” every Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. where she explores the scores of the silver screen. Tune in for an hour of unforgettable film music with a look at the composers and the stories that made these melodies sing. Stay connected by following #TheSoundtrack on Instagram.

Live DSO broadcast

Friday, March 6 at 10:40 a.m., tune to 90.9 WRCJ for our live broadcast of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual Classical Roots concert.  Hear works such as “Fanfare for Universal Hope” by James Lee III, “Troubled Water for Trombone and Orchestra” by Carlos Simon, Symphony No. 4 “Autochthonous” by William Grant Still and more. Hosted by […]

The Swing Set with Linda Yohn

This Sunday, March 8th, is “International Women’s Day”. Linda Yohn will honor the day and the sentiment with music from Marian McPartland, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Anat Cohen, Akiko Tsuruga, Jutta Hipp, Diana Krall, and many more. Hear the Swing Set on Sunday at 7 p.m. only on 90.9 WRCJ.

The Elderly Brothers Trio

Catch folk music favorites the The Elderly Brothers Trio this month on Detroit PBS then see their live benefit performance Wednesday, April 22 at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. Tickets are $30. Available through a donation to 90.9 WRCJ/Detroit PBS or at the Baldwin Box Office. Here is the link to DONATE  

Michigan Phil broadcast

On Sunday, March 15 at noon, hear our broadcast of the Michigan Phil’s “Voices From America” concert. The concert includes the Michigan Phil Youth Orchestra and is designed to highlight American musical voices. On the program are the works “Commodius Vicus Concerto” by Neal Endicott, “Colonial Dance” by Florence Price, “Prelude to Oedipus Tyrannus” by […]

Sarah Calderini interview

The A2SO brings you an extra special Valentines Day concert for 2026 – and an exciting second half to the 2025-26 season. Peter speaks with A2SO Executive Director Sarah Calderini about the concert with violinist Danny Koo and Music Director Earl Lee. Listen to the interview HERE

Two with the works!

Dave Wagner and Peter Whorf team up for their weekend show Two with the works where they share new releases, play classic performances and listener requests. Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.! To leave a comment or request you can call them at (313) 474-1474.

90.9 Gig Bag

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 […]

Detroit Opera interview

Cecelia Sharpe speaks with Kaneza Schaal, Director of Detroit Opera’s double-bill production “Highways and Valleys” featuring the music of William Grant Still and Kurt Weill. Listen to their talk HERE

20 year anniversary!

90.9 FM WRCJ began weekday broadcasts of classical music programming from studios in the Detroit School of Arts on Monday, November 14, 2005.  With the debut of morning host Dave Wagner at 6 a.m., locally-originated classical music returned to Detroit airwaves for the first time since 1997. Dr. Dave was previously a popular personality at […]