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41 Years Of WDNA
Thank you so much to everyone who helped WDNA reach and surpass our goal for our
Spring Fund Drive!

WDNA is excited to continue bringing you incredible music every day.

Congratulations to Larry + Molly from Miami who won our drawing for the 2-day escape to
The Betsy - South Beach.

You can always give at WDNA.ORG. <3


Here's what's happening this week:

Jazz @ Moca: Melanie Charles this FRIDAY 3/26.

Album Of The Week: Dr. Lonnie Smith - Breathe

Catch The Spectrum T Experience on Mixcloud.

The Betsy - South Beach is paradise. 🌊

UM Frost Hour features Chuck Bergeron & UM Frost musicians.

Food News & Views w/Linda Gassenheimer wine + restaurants news.

Local Spotlight: Brian Tate 🎶 

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Stay Calm. Wear a Mask. Be Thoughtful of Others.
Wash Your Hands. Stay Home if You Can. Keep Listening <3
Dear WDNA Listener,
As Monty Alexander says "We don't talk music. We just play."

Let us know what WDNA means to you. Your comment might go on air!

Write us an email or leave us a voicemail.

305.662.8889 or info@wdna.org
This Friday 3/26:
Hosted by Carter Jackson Brown of Brainville, join us this Friday with Virtual Jazz @ MOCA.

Melanie Charles is a Brooklyn-born flutist of Haitian descent.

Charles graduated from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music with a BFA in vocal jazz performance and trained under the tutelage of jazz masters Reggie Workman, Charles Tolliver, Junior Mance, Janet Lawson, Carla Cook, and Billy Harper.

Show begins @ 7p EST.

You can listen on the radio at 88.9fm Miami or stream the video performance at WDNA.org.

Hosted by Carter Jackson Brown of BRAINVILLE.

Non Stop Music
Tune into WDNA.org, TuneInRadio, iTunes, myTuner Free or iHeartRadio.

Listen on your computer or mobile device.

Let us know if you have any questions at info@wdna.org!

Album Of The Week
Breathe captures the Hammond B-3 organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith during his 75th birthday run at the Jazz Standard in NYC in 2017, the same week he recorded his acclaimed trio album All In My Mind. 

Breathe includes two additional studio tracks that open and close the album & present the unique collaboration between Doc and Iggy Pop including a sublime cover of Donovan’s 1966 hit “Sunshine Superman.”

Thank you Michael Valentine for this great pick. <3

Thinking Ahead
Turning your car into next year's tax break makes a huge impact.

Selling a vehicle takes time, money, advertising, and more, but have you considered the advantages of donating a vehicle to WDNA?

Not only will you cruise past the hassles altogether, but you'll make a lasting impact.

Call 877-700-WDNA or give online at WDNA.ORG.

Local Partnership 🏨
Perfectly positioned along Miami's famed Ocean Drive, The Betsy - South Beach is a beacon of relaxed elegance and vintage glamour.

The Betsy has a rooftop pool with 360-degree views suspended in mid-air, it's perfect for those who want to be a part of the Ocean Drive action without being a part of the Ocean Drive crowds.

The Betsy - South Beach is located at 1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Free Ride
Spectrum T works hard to satisfy your appetite for music.

He personally experienced George Benson, Sonny Fortune, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, the Crusaders, Ronnie Laws, and Ella Fitzgerald during their prime.

The Spectrum T-Experience airs Saturday 6-8p.

Check out archives of the program in WDNA's Mixcloud Archives.

UM Frost Jazz Hour
This week on our UM Frost Jazz Hour we present Chuck Bergeron & UM Frost musicians.

UM Frost Jazz Hour airs Thursdays, 11a - 12p.

Watch the video stream, or listen at 88.9FM.

Artist Spotlight
Brian Tate is a Miami-based bass player.

Tate studied at the prestigious jazz program at the University of Miami.

Tate currently has a residency at The Center for Subtropical Affairs and frequently performs at Lagniappe.

Thank you for supporting artists, visit his Instagram for more information on their latest gigs 🎶

Food, News, + Views
Join Linda Gassenheimer on Food, News, and Views this Wed, March 24, 11a-12p.

Let's dive into the Miami Dade food program and what it has done for students and families during the pandemic.

Joan Nathan celebrated author has tips for Passover foods.

Jacqueline Coleman talks about Passover wines with Gabe Geller.

Restaurant news from Matt Meltzer.

Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes - Herbed Chicken with Red Potatoes and Green Beans.

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