The Power and Struggle of Caribbean Radio: WVIP 93.5FM & the Future of Caribbean Music

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We focus to the implications in the sale of New York City's WVIP 93.5 FM to Hope Media Group. WVIP had majority Caribbean programming over the last 40 years, home to Caribbean media groups including Irie Jam Radio, Linkup Radio, Winner’s Circle Radio, Groovin' Radio, Wake Up Radio and other programmers who purchased air time on the independent radio station. The station will now focus on Spanish language Christian music.
Caribbean artists owe their introduction to the larger community to platforms such as WVIP 93.5 FM. We converse on the struggle for discoverability of Caribbean music in an era brimming with digital platforms. We emphasize the importance of intentionality when tuning into radio stations and the role of radio in safeguarding Caribbean culture for posterity.
In continued dialogue on media ownership, cultural preservation, and the future of Caribbean music; we scrutinize how ownership of these radio stations across the US impacts the digital music landscape and the broader conversations ignited on legacy, culture, and ownership. Join us as we discuss how the community missed an opportunity to rally behind a Caribbean-owned and operated station.
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Chapter

1. The Power and Struggle of Caribbean Radio: WVIP 93.5FM & the Future of Caribbean Music (00:00:00)

2. Radio Ownership's Impact on Caribbean Media (00:00:03)

3. Radio's Role in Discovering Artists (00:09:16)

4. Importance of Black-Owned Media and Intentionality (00:18:36)