Our Story
Austin Community Radio, Inc. operating as KAZI 88.7 is the oldest community station in Austin. The station is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio station, staffed almost entirely by volunteers who work together out of a sense of commitment and concern for our community.
Our mission is to reach and provide educational programming and information with special emphasis on media access for the African-American community and other groups previously unserved by existing radio stations in Austin.
KAZI was the dream of the late Dr. John Warfield, professor of African-American Studies at the University of Texas. With generous funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and loaned tower space from LBJ-S Broadcasting, KAZI began transmitting on August 29, 1982.
Although KAZI was launched with the aid of public funding, it currently survives entirely on donations from listeners and support from commercial sponsors. The station also receives monies from the City of Austin for the broadcast of the weekly City Council meeting.
KAZI remains a strong force in the Austin Community with its unique mix of R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Gospel, Blues, Reggae, Zydeco, Talk, Community Information, Independent News and more… KAZI also takes pride in supporting and promoting local artists as well as national artists on small independent labels.
Since 1982, KAZI has been serving Austin and the surrounding communities. The station maintains a family atmosphere with a volunteer staff that loves what they do, which keeps the listening audiences always wanting more.
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The Ghost DJ is in the mix tonight from 9pm-12Mid on KAZI 88.7 FM, or however you get your streaming.
Also on
www.KAZIFM.org
My mother is loving you guys!
Is there an 88.7 KAZI app?
KAZI Staff & Unit 2 Team Members attended the Love & Happiness Show featuring K Michelle, Bobby Brown and Anthony Hamilton.
Thank you to 50/50 Entertainment for your sponsorship.
Back at it KAZI 88.7FM The Voice and Soul of Austin 🛰️ Tune In: 7PM - 9PM
Want to learn more about the ? Tune into KAZI 88.7FM The Voice and Soul of Austin at 9am this morning. Lady Joy Holiday, a long-time committee member, will be talking all things conference There's still time to register for this amazing event, which takes place next week - February 8th through 9th. We'd love for you to join us!
Austin musicians, independent promoters and industry workers! 🎤 🎹
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For technical support, or to check your application status, contact the Long Center:
Phone: (512) 457-5130
Email:
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For application assistance, contact Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts:
Phone: (512) 575-2826
Email:
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Application Closes: January 28, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.
Austin Economic Development
ATX Music & Entertainment Division
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