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KAZI

Coordinates: 30°16′37″N 97°49′34″W / 30.277°N 97.826°W / 30.277; -97.826
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KAZI
Broadcast areaGreater Austin
Frequency88.7 MHz
BrandingKAZI 88.7
Programming
FormatUrban Contemporary/Community Radio
Ownership
OwnerAustin Community Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
August 29, 1982 (42 years ago) (1982-08-29)
Call sign meaning
Kazi is Swahili for work
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
ClassA
ERP1,700 watts
HAAT107 meters (351 ft)
Translator(s)91.3 MHz K217GJ (Austin)
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
Websitehttp://www.kazifm.org/

KAZI (88.7 FM) is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio station in Austin, Texas, United States. The transmitter site is located in Southwest Austin and the station has studios in Northeast Austin. It is owned by Austin Community Radio, Inc., a Texas non-profit entity founded April 22, 1975.

History

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John Warfield, PhD (né John Lewis Warfield; 1938–2007), a University of Texas Professor of African-American studies, was the pioneering founder KAZI-FM, a noncommercial radio station aimed at serving the African-American community in Austin. His success came with the help of his wife, Jan (née Jeanette Aycox; 1941–2015), several board members, and a host of volunteers and supporters. KAZI debuted on air August 29, 1982, 2 PM – forty-two years ago – broadcasting from a studio on Manor Road.[1] Although its mission, before its debut, was to serve African-Americans of Austin, when it finally debuted, its focus had expanded to appeal to Hispanics and a general audience, according to the station's founding manager, Cheryl Anderson Strange (maiden; born 1947). Warfield was the founding President.

The station primarily features an urban contemporary radio format and also plays other styles of music such as R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Blues, Soul, Reggae, and Jazz. In addition, KAZI provides educational programming, community information, and independent news.

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References

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  • "Professor John Warfield Dies at 71". UT News. Texas Newsletter. Austin: University of Texas. October 29, 2007.
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30°16′37″N 97°49′34″W / 30.277°N 97.826°W / 30.277; -97.826