Opinion: Support radio that ‘just sounds like Memphis’
At WYXR, a cast of musicians with global name recognition see the station as a vehicle to express a fascination with not only Memphis’ music, but Memphis’ people.
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The future of radio on WYXR
Contrary to early rumors, University of Memphis radio station WYXR – formerly WUMR – will still play jazz, there will be lots of Memphis music but other music as well, and U of M students will continue to be involved in the station.
How Crosstown joined the U of M and The Daily Memphian to create WYXR
The President of Crosstown, Todd Richardson, joins Daily Memphian CEO Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about Crosstown’s role in re-creating the former WUMR as WYXR.
Beale Street tunes in for radio duo Drake & Zeke
“Zeke and I shared so many interests,” Drake Hall said of his late deejay partner Zeke Logan. “We both loved Led Zeppelin, the Stones, and anything good. If it was good, we played it.”