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/

Jazz @ KoubekThe Harden Project, Han Beyli – May 30 | 8pmVictoria Blue, Eric Chacon – May 31 | 6pmKoubek Center - Miami ...
05/29/2026

Jazz @ Koubek
The Harden Project, Han Beyli – May 30 | 8pm
Victoria Blue, Eric Chacon – May 31 | 6pm
Koubek Center - Miami Dade College
705 SW 3 Street, Miami

Experience the third edition of Jazz @ Koubek,a two-night journey through the heart of jazz, soul, and global rhythms. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, this stage is for you. On Saturday, May 30th at 8pm, feel the groove with the soulful Harden Project and the inventive textures of world-traveling bassist Han Beyli. Then, on Sunday, May 31st at 6pm, the stunning vocals of Victoria Blue meet the Latin Grammy-winning brilliance of flutist Eric Chacón.

Tickets: https://koubekcenter.org/event/jazz-koubek-2026/2026-05-30/

Julio Montalvo & BandSaturday, May 30 | 7pmFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral GablesFairchild...
05/28/2026

Julio Montalvo & Band
Saturday, May 30 | 7pm
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden becomes a stage when Julio Montalvo – Cuban trombonist and New Latin Jazz artist – takes over with the rhythms of Son, Mambo, and Timba. A night of jazz, funk, and soul, surrounded by eighty-three acres of tropical landscape as the sun goes down.

Tickets: https://fairchildgarden.org/events/jazz-concert-miami/

UM Frost Jazz Hour: Steve RuckerThursday, May 28 | 11am(No in-studio show this week)UM Frost Jazz Hour features students...
05/27/2026

UM Frost Jazz Hour: Steve Rucker
Thursday, May 28 | 11am
(No in-studio show this week)

UM Frost Jazz Hour features students and alumnus from the prestigious UM Frost School of Music. This week features Steve Rucker.

Best known as the drummer for the legendary Bee Gees, Rucker is currently Drumset Studies Director at the UM Frost School of Music. For this edition he will be sharing some of his new original music.

Listen on 88.9FM or wdnaradio.org.

Jazz at MOCA: Claudens Louis & The CieL ExperienceFriday, May 29 | 8pmMuseum of Contemporary Art, North Miami770 NE 125 ...
05/26/2026

Jazz at MOCA: Claudens Louis & The CieL Experience
Friday, May 29 | 8pm
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125 Street, North Miami

Born in Miami, Claudens Louis is a Haitian-American saxophonist, composer, and educator. As a performer, Claudens Louis has played all over the world and performed with legendary artists including 9-time Grammy Award winner Shaun Martin of Snarky Puppy, the Snarky Puppy horn section, Jason Derulo, Wyclef Jean and more. He is currently the bandleader of his own original project, The CieL Experience. Every last Friday for over two decades, Jazz at MOCA has merged art and jazz, becoming an integral part of Miami’s music scene.

Free. https://www.mocanomi.org/posts/jazz-at-moca-celebrating-haitian-heritage-month

On this Memorial Day, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our na...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to our nation. May their memory endure with dignity, gratitude, and remembrance.

Don’t miss Fernanda Abreu live on Cafe Brasil Radio Show - tonight at 6pm on WDNA.www.wdnaradio.org
05/24/2026

Don’t miss Fernanda Abreu live on Cafe Brasil Radio Show - tonight at 6pm on WDNA.

www.wdnaradio.org

The Sergio Mendes BandFriday, June 26 | 7:30pmAdrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miam...
05/24/2026

The 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/

Fernanda AbreuThursday, May 28 | Doors 7pmzeyzeymiami353 NE 61 Street • MiamiConsidered the mother of modern Brazilian p...
05/23/2026

Fernanda Abreu
Thursday, May 28 | Doors 7pm
zeyzeymiami
353 NE 61 Street • Miami

Considered the mother of modern Brazilian pop and dance music, and a pioneer in the fusion of samba and Carioca funk with dance and hip-hop, her acclaimed new show highlights all of her greatest hits such as Rio 40 Graus, Garota Carioca, and many more.

Bring friends for this high energy Brazilian night!
Buy two tickets & get two tickets FREE – use code: B2G2
Tickets: https://app.opendate.io/e/fernanda-abreu-may-28-2026-700493

Tune in this Sunday, May 24 at 6pm for a special edition of Cafe Brasil Radio Show with Gene de Souza as he speaks with Fernanda Abreu, live in the studio, about her career and the stories behind all of her greatest hits!

Spectrum-T presents a special Miles Davis Centennial Retrospective this Saturday, 6–8pm. Explore the extraordinary evolu...
05/22/2026

Spectrum-T presents a special Miles Davis Centennial Retrospective this Saturday, 6–8pm. Explore the extraordinary evolution of Miles Davis through featured recordings spanning every era of his groundbreaking career — from his early days in New York with Charlie Parker, to the experimentation of his later years, to his final studio work blending jazz and hip-hop influences.

Join The Spectrum-T Experience (Tony Moss) for an evening celebrating one of the most influential and ever-evolving artists in modern music. Listen on 88.9FM or stream live at WDNAradio.org.

Roberto CarlosThursday, May 28 | 8pmKaseya Center601 Biscayne Boulevard, MiamiComing to Miami, the king of ballads Rober...
05/21/2026

Roberto Carlos
Thursday, May 28 | 8pm
Kaseya Center
601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

Coming to Miami, the king of ballads Roberto Carlos presenting his new tour with all the classic hits in Spanish and Portuguese on one unforgettable night. The singer expressed his excitement about returning to the stage abroad in 2026, as he visits cities in the US, Brazil and across Latin America. “Although my records take my voice to all corners of the world, my live performances are the greatest happiness of my career. On stage I feel more alive than anywhere else,” declared the artist. With more than 150 million albums sold, a Grammy award and two Latin Grammys, Roberto Carlos has become an icon of romantic ballads in Latin America. Presented by Loud and Live.

Tickets: https://www.kaseyacenter.com/events/detail/roberto-carlos-4

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