WDNA RADIO

WDNA RADIO Known worldwide as South Florida's premiere jazz music station, WDNA was licensed in 1977 by the FCC WDNA was born in 1980. Anyone remember those?

We began broadcasting in a humble trailer in Homestead, FL using 8-track tapes. From our homey trailer, we moved to a warehouse in west Miami, and eventually built a solid vinyl collection. The warehouse was definitely a dive, but that didn't stop legends like Celia Cruz from hanging out with us and recording there! In 1992 Hurricane Andrew destroyed our tower in Homestead. For about four years wh

ile we scraped together funds, we put up a temporary tower on top of the Marriott Dadeland and operated at only 1000 watts! In 1998, we secured a stronger antenna, signal, and solidified our format as primarily jazz. Finally, in 2008, we moved to our current locale on Coral Way. WDNA is home to beautiful studios, an amazing catalog room, and our very own Jazz Gallery, where we host performing and visual artists. Thanks for being a part of WDNA! We have grown throughout the years because of your support. You can invest in WDNA any time of day or night at: https://www.wdna.org/pledge/

MOCA Makers: The Closet as CanvasA Styling Workshop with Margo HannahSaturday, June 13 | 1pmMuseum of Contemporary Art, ...
06/12/2026

MOCA Makers: The Closet as Canvas
A Styling Workshop with Margo Hannah
Saturday, June 13 | 1pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125 Street, North Miami

Stylist Margo Hannah leads a hands-on workshop that explores styling as both an art form and a way of storytelling. Hannah will share her journey as a stylist, exploring what the work really looks like, and how clothing becomes a tool for expression, confidence, and care. Participants will be invited to bring clothing from home to style, share, and exchange with others attending the workshop.

Tickets: https://www.mocanomi.org/posts/moca-makers---the-closet-as-canvas-a-styling-workshop-with-margo-hannah

06/10/2026

This Friday - Jazz Encounters with the incomparable LeNard Rutledge in the WDNA Jazz Gallery.

Show starts at 8pm - but come at 7pm to mingle and enjoy light bites provided by The Fish House Miami

Tickets at WDNAradio.org

UM Frost Jazz Hour:Anastasia Chubb and Angel PerezThursday, June 11 | 11amWDNA Jazz Gallery2921 Coral Way, MiamiUM Frost...
06/10/2026

UM Frost Jazz Hour:
Anastasia Chubb and Angel Perez
Thursday, June 11 | 11am
WDNA Jazz Gallery
2921 Coral Way, Miami

UM Frost Jazz Hour features students and alumnus from the prestigious UM Frost School of Music. This week features Anastasia Chubb on vocals and Angel Perez on piano.

Free to attend • Arrive by 10:45am to be seated before the live broadcast begins.
Listen on 88.9FM or wdnaradio.org.

Sergio Mendes BandFriday, June 26 | 7:30pmAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts1300 Biscayne Boulevard, MiamiThe...
06/09/2026

Sergio Mendes Band
Friday, June 26 | 7:30pm
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

The iconic sound of Sergio Mendes returns to the stage, performed by the musicians who stood beside him. The Sergio Mendes Band toured and performed alongside the maestro. They are led by Gracinha Leporace, Mendes’ wife and vocal partner of over 50 years. Before his passing in 2024, Mendes called this group the best band he ever had. Marking 60 years since the debut of Brasil ‘66, the band continue Mendes’ lifelong mission of sharing the vibrant rhythms and infectious soul of Brazilian music with audiences around the world. With a sound that blends timeless Brazilian grooves with fresh arrangements and uplifting energy, The Sergio Mendes Band bring a renewed sense of celebration to every performance. Each note pays tribute to Mendes’ remarkable influence and a career that helped shape a global appreciation of bossa nova, samba and the unmistakable warmth of Brazilian culture.

Tickets: https://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/2025-2026/live-at-knight/the-sergio-mendes-band/

This Friday – Jazz Encounters!LeNard Rutledge is among the finest jazz vocalists to emerge from Miami in recent decades....
06/08/2026

This Friday – Jazz Encounters!
LeNard Rutledge is among the finest jazz vocalists to emerge from Miami in recent decades. Often likened to the legendary Lou Rawls, Rutledge combines refined sophistication with the soulful depth rooted in his gospel upbringing.

His musical journey began as a percussionist until he stepped into the spotlight as a vocalist with the renowned Melton Mustafa Orchestra in 1997. Throughout his career, Rutledge has graced major stages across the country, sharing the spotlight with acclaimed jazz artists including Wycliffe Gordon, Kenny Drew Jr., Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kirk Whalum, Marion Meadows, and the late George Duke. His commanding voice, elegant delivery, and deep connection to the jazz tradition continue to captivate audiences wherever he performs.

LeNard Rutledge is one of the truly great jazz vocalists to emerge from Miami in recent years. Often compared to the legendary Lou Rawls, Rutledge's classy elegance is often permeated by the raw passion of his church choir background. Rutledge began not as a vocalist but as a percussionist, playing....

Community Arts Program: Empire WildThursday, June 11 | 7:30pmCoral Gables Congregational3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Ga...
06/08/2026

Community Arts Program: Empire Wild
Thursday, June 11 | 7:30pm
Coral Gables Congregational
3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables

A genre-bending crossover ensemble with brilliant, Juilliard-trained cellists: Mitchell Lyon and Ken Kubota. From Bach and Gershwin, to the Beatles and beyond. Intimate, unpredictable, and guaranteed to have you smiling. “Ambassador Prize winner” of the Concert Artists Guild Competition.

Tickets: https://communityartsprogram.org/product/empire-wild-tickets/

Sunshine Jazz Organization PresentsJazz in Motown: 80s EditionJune 5 | 8pmHistoric Lyric Theater819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami...
06/05/2026

Sunshine Jazz Organization Presents
Jazz in Motown: 80s Edition
June 5 | 8pm
Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami

Come and enjoy an amazing lineup of musical talent as Jazz in Motown celebrates the legacy of Motown artists spanning decades through the 1980s.

For info & tickets: Visit www.SunshineJazz.org

Today - live in the Jazz Gallery. Thanks for a great show GG Quartet. UM Frost Jazz HourThursday, June 4
06/05/2026

Today - live in the Jazz Gallery. Thanks for a great show GG Quartet.

UM Frost Jazz Hour
Thursday, June 4

Frost Jazz Hour UM: G.G. QuartetThursday, June 4 | 11amUM Frost Jazz Hour features students and alumnus from the prestig...
06/03/2026

Frost Jazz Hour UM: G.G. Quartet
Thursday, June 4 | 11am

UM Frost Jazz Hour features students and alumnus from the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. This week features G.G. Quartet.

Members of the quartet include: Izzi Guzman, Trombone; Michael Gaspari, Keyboards; Diego Clavixus, Bass; and Alex Maciulewicz, Drums.

Free to attend • Arrive by 10:45am to be seated before the live broadcast begins.

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