Author: Emily Morrow
WICN is more than a radio station—we’re a home for music, culture, education, and community. For nearly 60 years, your support has helped us bring jazz+, free concerts, youth programs, and local artists to the forefront. As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we’re asking for your help once again. Join us during […]
Planned outage on WICN.org on Friday, June 19th, from 10 to 11 pm. You may experience longer load times or the website may be down for a short period. Thank you for your patience while we work on some much needed updates on WICN.org
THT, 90.5 WICN Public Radio & the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District present the 9th Annual Jazz+ Live featuring The Love Dogs Approximately 2 hrs. Join us for a fabulous evening of music on August 21! The 9th Annual Jazz+ Live (formerly Jazz at Sunset) featuring The Love Dogs. About The Love Dogs Get ready for a night […]
WICN’s 6th Annual Newport Jazz Festival Bus Trip is happening on Saturday, August 1! Don’t miss your chance to join us once again for a smooth, comfortable round-trip ride and an unforgettable day of world-class jazz at Newport! Travel in comfort aboard the WICN Public Radio Jazz Bus and skip the hassle of driving and parking. 🕘 […]
Known for her captivating stage presence and blues-infused jazz style, Cranston, R.I. native Shawnn Monteiro has been enchanting audiences for decades. Her warm, expressive phrasing and bursts of scat are reminiscent of two of her greatest influences, Carmen McRae and Sarah Vaughan, yet her voice is unmistakably her own. Music runs in her blood; her […]
The Brown Bag Concerts are produced by 90.5 WICN & Mechanics Hall. Brown Bag Spring 2026 Concert Series Wednesdays at Noon, March 11th, 18th & 25th Free Admission Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608 Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and streaming at wicn.org The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics […]
Brown Bag Fall 2025 Concert Series Wednesdays at Noon, November 12th, 19th, December 3rd & 10th Free Admission Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01608; 508-752-5608 Broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and streaming at wicn.org The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition […]
Mildred Bailey, often called the “Queen of Swing,” was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s. Known for her light soprano voice, clear articulation, and jazz phrasing, Bailey was one of the first nonblack performers to become a skilled jazz singer. Bailey was born in 1907 on a farm in rural Washington but grew […]
As WICN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, and recognizes Brazilian Independence Day on September 7th, we honor Flora Purim. Often called “The Queen of Brazilian Jazz,” Purim is a complete singer who comfortably performs many types of American and Latin music. Coming of age in Rio de Janeiro, […]
As you may know, public media stations across the country have recently been hit by significant federal funding cuts. For WICN Public Radio, this means a loss of 18% which is $99,400 each year that we will have to fill. Since 1968, WICN has been a vital voice for arts and culture in Central Massachusetts, connecting […]