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Jimmy Buffett will be remembered on Florida roads through a license plate and a highway name
Florida honors Jimmy Buffett, designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate.
Amplifying Pride: The transformative power of music in the LGBTQ+ movement
Throughout history, music has served as an effective means for causing social change, giving a voice to the unheard, and strengthening bonds of solidarity among disadvantaged populations.
A Conversation with Diana Planche aka Set Feux
Exactly at the time scheduled for our Zoom conversation Diana Planche’s radiant smile fills my computer screen. She’s composed and striking, yet she whispers, “I’m nervous.” The Toronto-based singer-songwriter is not new to being in...
Melodies & Mindfulness: The Role of Music in Mental Health
The Influence of Music on the Human Spirit Music possesses a limitless power to resonate with the human spirit, arouse profound feelings, and cultivate a feeling of unity. It has served as a tool for...
Tampa folk singer mixes genres and breaks norms
Listen: Intro Song: Jasmine Air, Noan Partly Amidst Beyonce’s genre-defying release of her new album last month, there’s a local Tampa folk artist also mixing genres and breaking expected norms. Oklahoma-raised, Florida-based musician Noan Partly...
From beats to conservation: Exploring the role of artists in environmental justice
Through historical reflections on counterculture movements and the genesis of Earth Day, it illuminates the enduring influence of music in advocating for environmental justice. Delve into the melodic tapestry that stitches together activism and change.
MUSIC LOVERS! WMNF’s Record & CD Sale is back, and better than ever! We offer massive amounts of CDs, LPs and other goodies from WMNF! All priced to sell – We don’t want any leftovers....
A countdown of the Top Songs of 2023.
Pop singer Pink to give out banned books at Florida concerts
Listen: Pop singer Pink will give away 2,000 banned books at her upcoming Florida concerts. This comes as Florida recorded the highest number of books bans in the country last school year. The books will...
Book's proposal would designate about a two-mile stretch of Florida Keys highway to honor Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1.
Florida lawmaker proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway”
A Florida legislator proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” to honor the musician who died Sept. 1 at age 76.
“Right to Rock Act” putting limitations on entertainment venues is filed in the Florida Legislature
Entertainment venues that accept Florida funding would not be able to break contracts with performers based on social media use or political affiliations.
