CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC

Public Radio Music Stations Serve Audiences, Artists & Communities Across America

 
Discover the impact of the 734 local public radio music stations that serve communities across America, reaching a collective 20.5 million listeners weekly. On air, online, on video, on stage, and on-the-go, these local stations provide a platform for innovative music programming. They celebrate jazz, blues, classical, Americana, alternative, folk, bluegrass and other regional and eclectic genres heard only on public radio. From knowledgeable local hosts and expert curation to educational programs and community initiatives, the noncomMUSIC Alliance’s report explores the essential and singular role local public radio music stations play in boosting artists and music discovery, and educating and enriching communities.

LOCAL STATION IMPACT

The best way to understand and appreciate the tangible community impact, the inventive and creative programming, the knowledgeable hosts, and the intensely local flavor of public radio music stations is to dive in personally. Check out this sample of recent stories or explore others at noncomMUSIC.org/stories.