Be AwarE of the she-jay

 

"Chatty Hatty" Leeper on WGIV was Charlotte, NC's first African American female DJ. She began her broadcast career in 1948 and went on to produce records on her own label: AwarE Records. Read all about Hattie Leeper in her own words in Chatty Hatty The Legend: The First Black Female Radio Announcer in North Carolina (Leeper Publications, 2005).

Radio On

Tune in today from 12 - 3 PM when Todd-o-phonic Todd fills in for Joe Belock.  He'll be interviewing Philly Hall Of Fame DJ, Jerry Blavat. 

Jocko Henderson

 Jerry Blavat, Georgie Woods and Jocko Henderson

1957 (DJ Aircheck) mp3

Joey Reynolds

The Four Seasons - Joey Reynolds Theme Song (mp3)

The "In" Sound With Harry Harrison

Tommy James - Mirage (mp3)

In the mid 1960's, Harry Harrison had a weekly radio spot where he asked fans what they thought the next hit would be.  He conducted brief interviews with the band, played the selected song and plugged the army.   I wonder how many of these are out there.

A Disc Jockey's Christmas Eve

Contest

Re-announcing the WFMU Rock 'n' Soul Ichiban DJ contest. Send us your best 1 hour DJ mix via CD or DVD to WFMU Ichiban DJ Contest/PO Box 2011/Jersey City NJ/07303. Rules: No Rules! This is internet radio so no FCC regulations apply. But try to keep it classy. Anyone may enter unless you are already a WFMU Boss Jock. Winner receives a WFMU Ichiban prize pack! Plus, a downloadable link on our "You Be A DJ" blogroll. Contest ends December 25th, 2009. Please!! --Only pre-1970's recordings. Questions?? Email us: wfmuichiban@gmail.com. Winner to be announced Jan. 25 2010.

Here are some tips on how to be a DJ.

What are you waiting for?!