WMRA's Acoustic Cafe

10/29/2025

A celebration of music - Acoustic Cafe, Mountain Stage, American Routes and more on WMRA and classical music on WEMC.

Did you know that 96% of all classical music broadcast in the U.S. is heard on public radio? And that the Tiny Desk, as well as all the rest of the classical, jazz, folk, Americana, and other music stations part of the NPR Network, are all run by DJs, music journalists, and writers dedicated to bringing you what's raw, real, and unheard?

It’s Public Radio Music Day. It’s a celebration of art over algorithms. It’s a celebration of discovery, diversity, and deep listening. Keep the music playing in stations across the nation.

Stand up for the NPR Network’s commitment to free, public-access music at the link here: https://n.pr/47pdD3H

10/25/2025

Alison Brown and Steve Martin interview on Here & Now.

"Safe, Sensible, and Sane," is Steve Martin and Alison Brown's debut album as a duo.

09/26/2025

Thank you WMRA Community of Supporters!

This Fall 2025 fundraising drive shattered all previous records, raising an extraordinary $214,853 and demonstrating unprecedented community support.

Over 630 donations came from the Virginia communities we serve like Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Wi******er, Lexington, Farmville, Staunton and Waynesboro. We also saw support from distant states including Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, and New York. In the end, we welcomed 202 new and returning donors to our ranks which includes 100 new sustaining members.

You understand the vital role public radio plays in our region and in the face of federal funding cuts, this drive sends the message, "WMRA, We Got You!"

Replacing federal funding entirely will require continued growth in membership and sustained giving over the long term, making each sustaining membership and annual contribution essential to maintaining WMRA’s independence and commitment to local journalism.

On behalf of the entire WMRA team, we thank you for your commitment to our work. We're humbled by this outpouring of support, proving that WMRA's service is not only wanted and valued, but essential to the communities we serve!

Matt Bingay, WMRA General Manager and Executive Director

09/03/2025

Last year, a group of musicians, teachers, and arts administrators began talking about forming a new music organization in Harrisonburg. Out of these discussions, Rocktown House of Music was formed where the joy of music brings people of all ages together.

08/27/2025

Congratulations on a wonderful career, Kimberlea!

It has been an unexpected career, and a pleasure, to serve as a conduit between you, the listener, and the music and information you seek.

08/09/2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/01/g-s1-73532/sierra-hull-tiny-desk-concert

The mandolin virtuoso captivates with her deep storytelling and incredibly fast fingerpicking.

07/26/2025

The next stop on the WMRA Summer Listening Tour is this Saturday, July 26, at the Lexington Visitors Center from 11am - 2pm. We hope to see you there!

This summer, WMRA is coming to you! We’re hitting the road for our Summer Listening Tour, making stops across the Valley and Central Virginia to hear directly from you—our listeners.

06/21/2025

If you’ll be at Red Wing today, stop by the WMRA table and say hello! ☀️