by Reza Corinne Clifton
Big ups to the World Wide Wave show on WRIU who killed it Sunday morning, April 12 with thrilling melodies and diverse rhythms during the final day of the radio station's annual fundraiser.
KINGSTON, RI - Once a year - and only once - every show and dj on WRIU reaches out to their listeners to ask for monetary donations to support the station, which is supported by underwriting, listeners, and a portion of the University of Rhode Island's student fees. That time in 2009 comes to a close today, April 12; here's a reminder of why people have given.
WRIU is run by URI students AND the community, and it is the largest noncommercial station in RI. The show offers music in nearly every genre, from World and Reggae to folk and celtic. The station is widely known in some circles for the 3-6 PM, Monday-Friday hip hop slot that's been there for years. Some recognize it as one of the only stops on the radio dial where you can still hear classical compositions, gritty blues melodies, and jazz standards. Most see WRIU as a family unit or community tradition that champions the producer and listener's preference for audible curiousities and independent musical choice.
WRIU can be heard on 90.3 FM in parts of Connecticut and even areas of Long Island, NY, as well as through Northern RI and sections of Massachusetts. The station is enjoyed worldwide, though, through the livestreaming you can access at www.wriu.org.
And speaking of wriu.org - you can also give donations there. It does not take a lot to show and deliver a little support. Oddly enough, it is doing nothing that would cause it to crumble.
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