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

This week’s Classical Playlists

Air Date / Time / Title / Composer / Orchestra / Performer MONDAY Mon 07/22/2024 6:00am Symphony (“No. 42”) in F, K. 75 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Prague Chamber Orchestra Mon 07/22/2024 6:13am Trio Sonata in b (arranged by Alexandre Beon) Loeillet, Jean-Baptiste (John) Eroica Trio Mon 07/22/2024 6:22am The Light Between Oceans: Letters Desplat, Alexandre […]

Detroit PBS Receives Support for Future Headquarters

Detroit PBS Receives Lead Philanthropic Funding to Support Its Future Detroit Headquarters In a reflection of its founders’ passion for the Detroit PBS & 90.9 WRCJ mission, the Fred A. and Barbra M. Erb Family Foundation has committed the lead philanthropic gift to Detroit’s public media station to support its relocation of its headquarters back […]

Welcome Christa!

You’ve heard Christa Grix many times on 90.9 WRCJ – as a music show host, voice of numerous special features, and during our on-air fund raising campaigns. For the past year, Christa has also been creating our music playlists. And now, we’re delighted to welcome Christa Grix to the WRCJ staff as our official Music […]

In Memoriam: Jack Goggin

As host of Film Classics with Jack Goggin for decades, he was known for his profound knowledge of music and curated a vast collection for his loyal followers’ enjoyment across the Detroit Metro region. Our colleague, longtime friend and 90.9 host Jack Goggin passed away July 24, 2023 at his home following a prolonged illness. […]

Become a Day Sponsor

Have a special person or organization in your life that you’d like to honor? Is there a special event coming up? By becoming a Day Sponsor with a gift of $250 or more to 90.9 WRCJ, your personal, 15-second message will be broadcast six times on the day of your choice. Learn more—or donate here! […]

Our Partner Stations

WRCJ 90.9 FM is proud to partner with these fine radio stations: WKAR-FM East Lansing, Michigan State University 90.5FM; WIAA-FM Interlochen Public Radio 88.7FM and the following Interlochen stations: 94.7FM  Traverse City; 88.5FM  Mackinaw City; and WMUK-FM Kalamazoo 102.1FM. This network covers almost all of the Lower Peninsula and a portion of the Upper Peninsula. Thanks to our partnerships, WRCJ’s broadcasts […]

Morning News and Traffic Anchor Tony Bruscato Has Passed Away

WRCJ lost a valuable member of its broadcasting staff on Friday May 6th. Tony Bruscato passed away surrounded by family. Tony was the voice of morning news and traffic reports on 90.9, providing clarity on the day’s events and the best routes to get you to and from work. He quite often interacted with Dave […]

Detroit Jazz Hero of 2022

Congratulations to Linda Yohn who was named “Detroit Jazz Hero” for 2022 by the Jazz Journalist’s Association. She was presented the award by Oliver Ragsdale of the Carr Center at their April 8th Detroit Women In Jazz Concert. You can hear Linda in action every Sunday 7pm-9pm on The Swing Set. (Photo by Christa Grix)

Thank You Dave Devereaux, Enjoy Your Retirement

90.9 and Detroit Public Television congratulate Dave Devereaux on his retirement from an outstanding career in broadcasting! Dave joined DPTV in 1975 after working in commercial TV and went on to become a three-time Emmy Award-winning Producer/Director, Head of Communications, SVP Broadcasting and Station Manager for 90.9. Since July 2020, Dave has served as an […]

Remembering Ed Kingins

All of us at 90.9 are saddened to hear of the passing of Ed Kingins, long time conductor of the Fort Street Chorale, Michigan Opera Theatre tenor and voice instructor at Wayne State University. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Ed Kingins was a vital part of the musical life of Detroit. One of his […]