WFUV-FM (Bronx, NY)

WFUV, broadcasting at 90.7 FM in New York City, is a noncommercial radio station owned by Fordham University. It has a powerful signal with an effective radiated power of 47,000 watts, with its studios located on the Bronx campus and its antenna positioned on top of Montefiore Medical Center. The station first went on the air in 1947 and has featured a number of well-known radio personalities over the years, including Dennis Elsas, Vin Scelsa, and Pete Fornatale. The current full-time team includes Rita Houston, who serves as the program director and hosts "The Whole Wide World," along with Darren DeVivo, Carmel Holt, Corny O'Connell, and Alisa Ali.

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English

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#99102

United States

#21018

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#227

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Summer | WFUV

4 days ago | wfuv.org | Corny O'Connell

Summer starts at 10:42 p.m. EDT and we're celebrating with songs of the season. Share your favorite summer songs and we'll spin a set after 9 a.m.
Juneteenth | WFUV

5 days ago | wfuv.org | Corny O'Connell

In celebration of Juneteenth we're amplifying the words and voices of Black artists all day on WFUV. Likewise, you can add to the mix with a request for the Question of the Day after 9 a.m.
Happy Birthday to Paul McCartney!

6 days ago | wfuv.org | Corny O'Connell

It's Paul McCartney's 83rd birthday. So let's have your favorite tracks from him as a Beatle, his releases after the Fab Four, covers of his songs, and songs that refer to him. We'll spin a set after 9 a.m.Hear more from Paul after 8 p.m. on Eric Holland's House of Wax.
Protect, Save, Defend

1 week ago | wfuv.org | Corny O'Connell

Last week the House of Representatives passed a bill that would strip away a billion dollars in funding for stations across the U.S., including WFUV. If the Senate passes the bill, we’ll need to replace half a million dollars each year. This moment demands action, and we’re asking you to speak out. Go to Protect My Public Media and ask your Senators to stand against defunding public media. After you do that, help us put together a set of songs about preserving, saving, protecting and the like.
Cavalcade for June 15

1 week ago | wfuv.org | Paul Cavalconte

"Cavalcade" marks the exact midpoint of June with music looking forward, and a very special look back at two 20th century icons. New songs are by David Byrne, Van Morrison, Wolf Alice, Brittany Davis and groovy young singer-songwriters aron!, Laufey, and our pal Trapper Schoepp, who gets serious about a personal issue but with panache.
UKNY for June 15

1 week ago | wfuv.org | Kara Manning

Four Tet's Kieran Hebden and William Tyler first met in 2013 at Bonnaroo. The two friends, swapping ideas over the years and releasing a couple of songs in 2023, have shared memories as teenagers, listening to the alt-country and Americana musicians that their fathers loved, such as Lyle Lovett and the late Nanci Griffith. Those reminiscences propelled Hebden and Tyler to record their first album together, 41 Longfield Street Late '80s, released on September 19.
Trousdale: The Bitter End 2025

1 week ago | wfuv.org | Kara Manning

With their second album, Growing Pains, the Los Angeles trio Trousdale elevate their sweet, mellifluous harmonies with an even deeper dive into their upbeat, cross-countrified pop music.
Electric Guitar Instrumentals

2 weeks ago | wfuv.org | Corny O'Connell

Today is the birth date of audio and electric guitar innovator Les Paul. Paul was "instrumental" in the invention of the solid-body electric guitar. Let's celebrate his birth date with your favorite electric guitar instrumental tracks. We'll spin them after 9 a.m.
Cavalcade for June 8

2 weeks ago | wfuv.org | Paul Cavalconte

"Cavalcade" welcomes singular singer songwriter Nellie McKay for a Studio A session of songs, conversation and kookiness, at 8:30 p.m.New music by Van Morrison settles in with current things I dig by Lord Huron, Lana Del Rey, Caamp, and Suzanne Vega. In between, free association gems from FUV's deep library connect with the new to make "Cavalcade" the freeform radio destination for Sunday golden hour!Listen Sundays, 6-9 p.m., on 90.7FM, streaming online or in the Archives after broadcast.
UKNY for June 8 | WFUV

2 weeks ago | wfuv.org | Kara Manning

London trio and lower-case fans mary in the junkyard released their excellent debut EP, this old house, last year and this spring, they hit the road with Wet Leg in the UK (and will do so again in the States later this summer).