Celebrating Black Culture: MKE Black Theatre Festival’s Three-Week Extravaganza Begins Today

The curtain rises on a grand celebration of Black art and creativity as the largest-ever MKE Black Theatre Festival commences today. This year's festival, produced by Black Arts MKE, is set to be a thrilling three-week extravaganza, and it all starts with a free Youth & Family Night at the Indaba Community Band Shell. Opening Night: MUD ROW at Marquette’s Helfaer Theatre The festival continues tomorrow with the opening night […]

August 9, 2023

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Here are August’s HYFIN Verified artists

This month’s verified artists are Kari Faux, NNAMDI, The Shindellas, Daisha McBride and Lavi$h. These artists have been selected for their unique sounds, creativity, and cultural influence. Listeners can expect special on-air and online features throughout the month, including exclusive content and interviews. Meet Lavi$h, a young artist whose sound is as lavish as his name suggests. Crafting a harmonious blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop, he has created a […]

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Introducing HYFIN Verified artists for July

July's HYFIN Verified artists - Flyana Boss, Madison McFerrin, Partyat4, Iniko, and Silas Short This month’s verified artists are Flyana Boss, Madison McFerrin, Partyat4, Iniko and Silas Short. These artists have been selected for their unique sounds, creativity, and cultural influence. Listeners can expect special on-air and online features throughout the month, including exclusive content and interviews. Hailing from Detroit and Dallas, Flyan are classically trained musicians who have turned […]

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Events

HYFIN to host “Brown, Black & Brews: The Fifth Ingredient” on Aug. 26 at Pilot Project Brewing

Radio Milwaukee’s Urban Alternative channel HYFIN (WYMS-88.9FM HD2) will host “Brown, Black & Brews: The Fifth Ingredient” on Saturday, August 26 at Pilot Project Brewing, the station announced Wednesday. “Wisconsin is known as a beer state, but the region is home to very few minority-owned breweries,” said HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody. “Last year, I organized an event at The Sugar Maple amplifying the BIPOC-owned breweries that do exist in […]

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Milwaukee

Introducing the first-ever HYFIN Anti-Gala featuring Madison McFerrin and Silas Short

Join us for our inaugural HYFIN ANTI-GALA on Thursday, August 3rd, 6:00pm at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Radio Milwaukee’s largest fundraiser to date, it promises to be an evening full of inspiration, appreciation and celebration of the Black culture in Milwaukee. What is an Anti-Gala? A place where you can be yourself. Dress to the theme or what brings you joy. The theme is Afrofuturism and we are here […]

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Anime, Art, Beats & Sake: The intersection of Black and Japanese culture

Kofi Bazzell-Smith On May 27 at Sugar Maple, HYFIN will host “Artistic Anarchy, an evening of Anime, Art, Beats, and Sake.” The event will feature 13 diverse artists from Milwaukee showcasing their anime-inspired artists, as well as food and a cosplay contest. You might be asking yourself why HYFIN, a station that focuses on Black culture and music, is hosting an anime-themed event. The fact is that anime and Black […]

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Music

Janelle Monáe announces new album ‘The Age of Pleasure’ and shares the sensual ‘Lipstick Lover’

Today. Janelle Monáe announces her new album "The Age of Pleasure" set to drop on June 9 via Wondaland Arts Society and Atlantic Records. It is her first album in five years since her 2018 release "Dirty Computer." She release the first single "Float" featuring Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 back in February prior to the NBA All-Star Game that you can hear right on HYFIN. With the album announcement, […]

May 11, 2023

Events

Grace Weber’s Music Lab final season guest is Frank Gatson Jr.

IT’S THE LAST MUSIC LAB OF THE SCHOOL YEAR! To showcase the program in its full format, we're hosting an open house-style session, live from our Walker’s Point Studios. Attendance will be encouraged by the public of all ages; including current high-schoolers, middle-schoolers, teachers, parents, and community members. MAY THEME & GUEST Our final featured theme is “Taking the Stage,” & we’re welcoming the highly-acclaimed choreographer & creative director to […]

May 11, 2023

Artistic Anarchy - Anime x Beats x Art x Sake

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Artistic Anarchy: A Unique Anime Experience Supporting HYFIN on May 27

Milwaukee, WI - HYFIN, Milwaukee’s Urban Alternative station, and The Sugar Maple are proud to present "Artistic Anarchy: An Evening of Anime x Art x Beats x Sake." The event will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 5 pm to 10 pm, at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Artistic Anarchy” promises to be a unique and exciting event for anime fans and art enthusiasts. Local artists will […]

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Celebrating Black Culture: MKE Black Theatre Festival’s Three-Week Extravaganza Begins Today

Here are August’s HYFIN Verified artists

Introducing HYFIN Verified artists for July

HYFIN to host “Brown, Black & Brews: The Fifth Ingredient” on Aug. 26 at Pilot Project Brewing

Introducing the first-ever HYFIN Anti-Gala featuring Madison McFerrin and Silas Short

Anime, Art, Beats & Sake: The intersection of Black and Japanese culture

Janelle Monáe announces new album ‘The Age of Pleasure’ and shares the sensual ‘Lipstick Lover’

Grace Weber’s Music Lab final season guest is Frank Gatson Jr.

Artistic Anarchy: A Unique Anime Experience Supporting HYFIN on May 27

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