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KAZI 88.7
The Voice of Austin
Listen live to KAZI 88.7, The Voice of Austin. The listener-supported community station serves Austin and Central Texas with R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, blues, reggae, public affairs, local voices and specialist programmes that reflect the city's Black community and wider cultural life.
About KAZI 88.7
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Frequencies & locations:
- FM – 88.7 FM — KAZI, licensed to Austin, Texas.
KAZI 88.7 is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio station serving Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area. The station has been on air since 1982 and was created from a vision to provide stronger media representation and access for Austin's African-American community. That community focus remains at the centre of KAZI today, but its programming has grown into an unusually broad mix of music, culture, information and local discussion.
Music on KAZI stretches across R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, blues, reggae and other specialist sounds, with different presenters and programmes giving each part of the schedule its own identity. KAZI also devotes substantial airtime to public affairs and community programming, including health, politics, books, local issues and Austin City Council proceedings. The result is much closer to a genuine community station than a conventional playlist-driven commercial format, with volunteers and local voices playing a major role in what goes on air.
KAZI is licensed by the FCC to Austin, Texas, under Facility ID 3344 and is operated by Austin Community Radio, Inc. The station completed a major move to new studios at Austin Community College's Highland campus, giving KAZI more modern broadcasting, production and podcast facilities while keeping its long-established Austin identity. Its current schedule continues to combine long-running personalities with newer programmes and rotating hosts, helping the station preserve its history while regularly bringing fresh voices onto the air.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- The Morning Grind: KAZI's weekday Morning Grind airs from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM with a different mix of local hosts across the week. The current schedule includes Stacie Shea and Harrison Eppright on Monday, EC3 and Mz Marlah on Tuesday, Jabari and Symply Courtney on Wednesday, Rochelle McConico on Thursday, and Mykel, Rochelle and H+ on Friday.
- Douglas The Professor — Mornings With Douglas: Douglas The Professor presents Mornings With Douglas from 10:00 AM to noon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The programme mixes smooth R&B with classic favourites, with Douglas positioning himself as the professor of old school and the academic adviser to the new.
- Ingrid Mays — Midday Mix: Ingrid Mays presents the Midday Mix on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The programme forms part of KAZI's weekday music schedule and leads into the station's afternoon Traffic Jam programme.
- Chas Moore — Traffic Jam: Austin community activist Chas Moore hosts Traffic Jam, currently scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The programme blends music with civic discussion, local news and issues affecting Austin's communities rather than operating as a conventional drive-time music show.
- Dr. Desmar Walkes — Health Talk: Dr. Desmar Walkes hosts Health Talk, a KAZI programme produced with St. David's Foundation. The Wednesday programme features conversations with health professionals and community leaders about preventative care, chronic conditions, mental health, caregiving and other health issues relevant to Central Texas.
- Pepper — The Hot Pepper Show: Pepper hosts The Hot Pepper Show on Saturdays, currently listed from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The programme moves through neo-soul, R&B, contemporary jazz, hip-hop and gospel, with interviews and new music forming an important part of Pepper's long-running KAZI style.
Other Austin Community Radio stations in this state
No other Austin Community Radio stations are currently listed in this state.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://kazifm.org/
Studio email:
info@kazifm.org
Business Office:
512-836-9544
Postal address:
KAZI 88.7 FM
6101 Highland Campus Dr.
Building 3000 – Suite 3.2290
Austin, TX 78752
United States
Mailing address: PO Box 140343, Austin, TX 78714
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032994224877
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kazifm88.7/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/kazi887fm
KAZI 88.7 FAQ
What is KAZI 88.7?
KAZI 88.7 is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio station licensed to Austin, Texas. It has served Austin since 1982 and is operated by Austin Community Radio, Inc.
What frequency is KAZI in Austin?
KAZI broadcasts on 88.7 FM in Austin, Texas. Its FCC callsign is KAZI and its Facility ID is 3344.
What music does KAZI 88.7 play?
KAZI has a varied format covering R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz, gospel, blues and reggae alongside public affairs, talk, community information and specialist programmes.
Who presents programmes on KAZI 88.7?
The current schedule includes rotating hosts on The Morning Grind, Douglas The Professor, Ingrid Mays, Chas Moore, Dr. Desmar Walkes, Pepper and many other volunteer and community presenters throughout the week.
Who owns KAZI 88.7?
KAZI is operated by Austin Community Radio, Inc., a listener-supported nonprofit community broadcasting organisation. The FCC lists Austin Community Radio as the station licensee.